The right way to do nebulization at home

Proper nebulization at home needs to be done from the time of nebulization, preparation before nebulization, nebulization posture, nebulization after care and other steps to do. 1. Nebulization time: Nebulization should be carried out 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Each nebulization time and the number of times a day need to be nebulized according to the condition, the type of nebulizing drugs under the guidance of the doctor to decide. 2. Preparation before nebulization: Before nebulization, we need to keep the respiratory tract open, and should clean up the secretions in the patient’s mouth and nose. Clean up the food residue in the mouth by gargling. It is best to apply a layer of cream on the skin around the mouth and nose to prevent the hormonal drugs inside the nebulizer from producing side effects on the skin. 3. Nebulizing posture: after wearing a good nebulizing mask, you can choose to sit, side lying and other comfortable position for nebulization, but do not take the supine position, is not conducive to drug absorption. Try to inhale through the mouth or exhale through the nose during the process of nebulization. 4. Post-nebulization care: After nebulization, family members can assist the patient to pat the back to expel the phlegm better. Afterward, rinse the mouth with water to expel the medicine left in the mouth. The premise of doing nebulization at home is to use nebulizing drugs under the guidance of a professional doctor and in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. It is important to ask your doctor to make adjustments to your nebulizer treatment according to your condition.