Nebulisation
Nebulizer treatment is a kind of breathing treatment used for kids and sometimes for aged patients as well. It is a process in which medicine reaches the lungs of the patients in gaseous form. As the nebulizer machine turns the liquid medicine into a mist. As the patient breathes this mist reaches the lungs.
When a child needs nebulizer treatment?
A child can need a nebulizer treatment under numerous circumstances, like,
- Swelling the airway
- Coughing or Wheezing
- Breathing shortness
- Asthma
- Lung infections
- Allergy that is causing breathing issues
- Cystic fibrosis
The reason for breathing problems can be any, but the solution is nebulizer treatment.
Steps for a Nebulizer Treatment:
Nebulizer treatment depends on the age of the child. Different method is used for children of different age groups. For instance,
- Blow-by Method:
This method is for newborns or for babies that are a few months old. As these small children get afraid of the nebulizer machines, they cry with their mouths open. At this time, the nebulizer is kept a bit away from their mouth with the mist directed towards the mouth so that when they breathe while crying, medicine reaches their lungs.
- Face Mask
In this method, a face mark covers the mouth of the child ensuring that the medicine reaches the lugs completely while the child inhales. Children of any age can use it.
- Nasal Cannula
This method is used for children below the age of 4. The prongs of the nasal cannula are placed in the child’s nose. The nebulizer then pushes a high flow of air through the child’s nose into his lungs ensuring that the medicine reaches the lungs.
- Mouthpiece Method
As the name suggests, a mouthpiece is used to make sure that the medicine reaches the lungs of the child. The mouthpiece is placed on your child’s lips. It is used for children above 4 years of age.
These various methods are used by doctors to ensure that the child dealing with respiratory issues gets cured. Liquid medicines are used in nebulizer treatment. These medicines can be:
- Antibiotics
- Corticosteroids
- Pulmozyme
Nebulizer treatment has numerous benefits to offer to a child. You can use a mix of medicines that will be administered at the same time. This treatment makes sure that the medicines go directly into the lungs and give positive results.
At Dutta Hospital, we make sure that your child feels comfortable and at ease throughout the treatment. Our experts communicate with the child in order to make them feel confident and relaxed. Dealing with children is not an easy task but our experts ace this job and you can blindly trust them.