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Nebulizer therapy. Prices, reviews, ratings

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Nebulizer therapy is a procedure used for various diseases of the bronchial-pulmonary system.
Nebulizer therapy is a procedure that is used for various diseases of the bronchial-pulmonary system.

General information

Nebulizer therapy involves the use of a special device - a nebulizer, with the help of which liquid medications are converted into an aerosol state, which the patient inhales during the procedure. session.

Due to the transition of the drug into another form and its direct delivery directly to the respiratory organs, this procedure allows to reduce the amount of the administered drug without reducing the effective dose, which practically reduces the likelihood of complications to zero. Depending on the method by which the aerosol is created in the device, compression and ultrasonic nebulizers are distinguished. The former use air flows, the latter - ultrasonic vibration of membranes.

Due to the ease of use of nebulizers, as well as minimal risks of complications, this manipulation is widely used for patients of all ages.

Procedure

Preparation

A mandatory condition is an examination and consultation with a physiotherapist, who determines what course of inhalations to prescribe, recommends appropriate medications.

Nebulizer therapy

During this manipulation, the patient is in a comfortable position. Inhales a medicinal aerosol through a special face mask, mouthpiece or nasal tube for the time recommended by the doctor. The therapy is absolutely painless. The inhaled drug is at room temperature.

Rehabilitation period

There is no recovery period. Smoking patients are advised to quit smoking during the course of inhalations; if quitting is not possible, smoking is prohibited for an hour before and after the procedure.

Indications

The technique is indicated in the following cases:

  • bronchial asthma;
  • allergic reactions, with laryngeal edema;
  • frequent colds;
  • bronchitis;
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases;
  • cystic fibrosis;
  • pulmonary tuberculosis;
  • bronchopulmonary dysplasia of newborns;
  • pneumonia;
  • immune diseases system;
  • bronchiolitis;
  • sinusitis
  • primary pulmonary hypertension;
  • distress syndromes in adults and children;
  • laryngitis;
  • rhinitis;
  • pharyngitis;
  • immune system diseases.

Contraindications

Nebulizer therapy is not recommended:

  • pulmonary hemorrhage;
  • spontaneous pneumothorax;
  • heart rhythm disturbances;
  • heart failure;
  • individual intolerance to drugs for inhalations.

Complications

As a result of this manipulation, the risk of complications is minimal.

Prices and clinics


Nebulizer therapy will be performed by a number of clinics, a full list of which can be found on the website . The service is provided by a physiotherapist.

05 Jul 2024, 11:40
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