Using a Nebulizer (Adult)
A nebulizer turns medicine into a mist. You breathe the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To use your nebulizer, follow the steps below.
With a Mask
Put the correct dose of medicine with saline in the cup.
Connect one end of the tubing to the cup and the other end to the machine.
Attach the mask to the cup.
Place the mask over your nose and mouth. Make sure it fits securely and comfortably.
Turn on the machine.
Take slow, deep breaths until all the medicine is gone. This takes 10–15 minutes.
Be sure to follow directions you are given for cleaning the nebulizer and the mask.
With a Mouthpiece
Put the correct dose of medicine with saline in the cup.
Connect one end of the tubing to the cup and the other end to the machine.
Attach the mouthpiece to the cup.
Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and close your lips around it. Keep your tongue below the mouthpiece.
Turn on the machine.
Take slow, deep breaths through the mouthpiece until all the medicine is gone. This takes 10–15 minutes.
Be sure to follow directions you are given for cleaning the nebulizer and the mouthpiece.