Question 1

currently fighting covid @home (day4) i am curious if my nebulizer can be used now already? locations near me also offer oxygen tank therapy so called "ozone"/oxygen therapy, could this be beneficial to start (my 0xi sat is 94??

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 concerns: You haven't actually told us if you have any symptoms. Agree that O2 sat of 94 isn't bad and you haven't told us any symptoms that would warrant ozone/ oxygen therapy. Most patient can be handled at home w/o special treatments. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, marked persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 2

is there withdrawal symptoms from stopping the use of a nebulizer treatment?  i don't feel the greatest and i am wondering if its from stopping them.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Worsening of symptoms like you are experiencing.  Discuss with prewscribing physician.  Why did you stop?

Question 3

i have covid will a nebulizer treatment help?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on what’s in the nebulizer.  If just saline (salt water), probably not.  If albuterol, also not really unless you are wheezing.

If you are sufficiently short of breath or coughing that you feel you need a nebulizer, it is very likely that you are sufficiently sick as to need medical care.  See your doctor (or Urgent Care) ASAP

Question 4

is it ok to take nyquil after a nebulizer treatment? or how long should i wait in between the two types of medication?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe/not. You don't mention why you do a nebulizer treatment, but Nyquil and similar products contain a sedating anti-histamine as its main active ingredient. Antihistamines in that class can thicken mucus secretions and most docs discourage their use in asthmatics. If this product does not seem to affect you in a negative way it may be okay to use. Timing would be of little importance.

Question 5

is it normal to get tremors after a nebulizer treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants: Yes. Of course. The medicine in a nebulizer treatment can act like a stimulant.

Question 6

what should be given first? a nebulizer treatment (albuterol) or advair?

Accepted Answer

Rescue/maintenance: Albuterol is a rescue medication (unless used before exertion) and it's frequency of use dictates the status of ones airways.  Ideally albuterol should be used rarely if at all but that is not always the case.
Advair is a daily maintenance medication.  It's use should in theory reduce or eliminate the need for the use of a rescue medication (eg albuterol).  If both are needed albuterol is first.

Question 7

nebulize treatment for 6 year old with croup? can duolin be used

Accepted Answer

Confirm a diagnosis: One's doctor can confirm whether or not it is croup. Treatments croup are moist air, corticosteroids, and nebulized epinephrine, but Duolin (ipratropium and salbutamol) is not a usual croup treatment. The anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids reduces voice box tissue edema and decreases the need for nebulized epinephrine. A doctor's exam is usually needed.

Question 8

can we use albuterol nebulizer in treatment of bronchiolitis?

Accepted Answer

YES: Bronchiolitis  common below 2 years old caused by RSV sx  wheezing, tachypnea, sometimes with subcostal retractions responds to nebulizer with proventil (albuterol) sol  due to moist  vapor and bronchodilation. Babies with several attacks become asthmatic later on.

Question 9

13yo, pertussis for 3 weeks. did full ab treatment. twice woke up unable breathe. scary. using nebulizer. isn't this dangerous? what can / should do?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: After pertussis is diagnosed, it may take weeks to recover, and some patients may have longer term cough and respiratory symptoms.  Please use the nebulizer as directed and see the ED for difficulty breathing.  A virtual inbox consultation is available for non emergent management.

Question 10

dr. prescribed pulmicort for 5mo 2xday until spring as a nebulizer treatment. concerned on immune system effect. please explain risk and if benefits +?

Accepted Answer

For what condition?: Is this for asthma or for COPD?  What's the reason for this to be used only until spring?  What's the dose of Pulmicort  being used?   All of these need to be known before anyone can give you an answer.   Nonetheless there is little if any impact on the immune function with the recommended dose.  With high-dose Pulmicort, you may end up with adrenal suppression.

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Currently fighting covid @home (day4) i am curious if my nebulizer can be used now already? locations near me also offer oxygen tank therapy so called "ozone"/oxygen therapy, could this be beneficial to start (my 0xi sat is 94??

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Is there withdrawal symptoms from stopping the use of a nebulizer treatment? i don't feel the greatest and i am wondering if its from stopping them.

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I have covid will a nebulizer treatment help?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take nyquil after a nebulizer treatment? or how long should i wait in between the two types of medication?

A member asked:

Is it normal to get tremors after a nebulizer treatment?

A member asked:

What should be given first? a nebulizer treatment (albuterol) or advair?

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Nebulize treatment for 6 year old with croup? can duolin be used

A member asked:

Can we use albuterol nebulizer in treatment of bronchiolitis?

A member asked:

13yo, pertussis for 3 weeks. did full ab treatment. twice woke up unable breathe. scary. using nebulizer. isn't this dangerous? what can / should do?

A member asked:

Dr. prescribed pulmicort for 5mo 2xday until spring as a nebulizer treatment. concerned on immune system effect. please explain risk and if benefits +?

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