Question 1

hi! my 1 year old has rsv. she was prescribed albuterol via nebulizer. we have a humidifier with a little cup on the top for vicks liquid i believe, would it be possible to put the albuterol in the cup on her vaporizer to administer her night time treatme

Accepted Answer

No: That is not the same as a nebulizer so I would not advise that.

Question 2

which vaporizers work the best?

Accepted Answer

Choices: The use of humidifiers/vaporizers is very helpful for both adults and children and not just for colds! Air conditioning/heating takes the moisture out of the air in our home. Sleeping with vaporizer can help reduce dry mouth, nasal congestion and can help your facial skin rejuvenate as it's most active at night. Don't let water just sit around in it to avoid mildew growth.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/humidifiers.htm

Question 3

how should i clean my vaporizer?

Accepted Answer

Vaporizer: This site provides good info on cleaning a vaporizer:  http://www.Drugs.Com/cg/humidifiers-and-vaporizers.Html.

Question 4

how often can i use my nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 hours: you may use it up to every 4 hours, however if you don't get relief, you'd better see a doctor in person

Question 5

can 2 nebulizers be given together?

Accepted Answer

Specifics?: Which are the two nebulizers you are referring to?

Question 6

what is an alternative to nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Steam: Home steam units, facial steamer or hot shower can all have similar affects to a nebulizer.

Question 7

i used my nebulizer now i feel shackey?

Accepted Answer

Usual side effects  : Like to know the exact medicine you're using,may 
Need to change the medicine

Question 8

can i use a nebulizer to stop coughing?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...:  Cough can have many causes. If you have already seen a physician for your cough and the nebulizer Was prescribed for that purpose then it's fine. Otherwise, be very careful.

Question 9

can you lie down when using a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a vapor. It rises. Doing it while lying down is just wasting the medicine. You need to sit up to breathe it in. Even ICU patients are put in a partially upright position when getting nebulizer treatments.

Question 10

what is herb vaporizer and what is it for?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure: What i found online is that herb vaporizers are for smoking or inhaling marijuana through a vaporizer. Vaporizers in general are steam based machines that provide vaporized hot water in tho the air with or without aromatherapy oils to improve congestion and coughing. Seems herb vaporizers are for illegal use of marijuana and maybe other herbs....

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Nebulizers and vaporizers

A member asked:

Hi! my 1 year old has rsv. she was prescribed albuterol via nebulizer. we have a humidifier with a little cup on the top for vicks liquid i believe, would it be possible to put the albuterol in the cup on her vaporizer to administer her night time treatme

A member asked:

Which vaporizers work the best?

A member asked:

How should i clean my vaporizer?

A member asked:

How often can i use my nebulizer?

A member asked:

Can 2 nebulizers be given together?

A member asked:

What is an alternative to nebulizer?

A member asked:

I used my nebulizer now i feel shackey?

A member asked:

Can i use a nebulizer to stop coughing?

A member asked:

Can you lie down when using a nebulizer?

A member asked:

What is herb vaporizer and what is it for?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?