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Default Increase (+)  Health Information   How to use a
nebulizer   A nebulizer turns your asthma medicine into a mist.
It is easy and pleasant to breathe the medicine into your lungs
this way. If you use a nebulizer, your asthma medicines will
come in liquid form.  With a nebulizer, medicine goes into your
lungs when you take slow, deep breaths for 10 to 15 minutes.
Many patients with asthma do not need to use a nebulizer.
Another way to get your medicine is with an inhaler. Inhalers
work just as well, and they are easier to use.  Most nebulizers
are small, so they are easy to carry with you. Most nebulizers
use air compressors. A different kind uses sound vibrations.
These are called "ultrasonic nebulizers." They are quieter, but
they cost more money.  It takes some time to keep your nebulizer
clean and working properly.  These are the basic steps to set up
and use your nebulizer:    1. Connect the hose to an air
compressor.   2. Fill the medi