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Nebulizing saline
When first learning to nebulize, saline is a great place to start. It’s generally safe for all ages. Works great on a variety of ailments. It’s inexpensive to purchase, but better yet can even be made at home. With simple ingredients found in your kitchen you can have a wonderful natural medicine. It doesn’t get much simpler then that!
What type of nebulizer and how it works
When choosing a nebulizer its best to opt for a compressor (Jet) style, these are usually more expensive then the ultrasonic units, but they don’t clog as easy, and generally last longer. The compressor style units are also good for nebulizing a wider variety of things (such as vitamin c) then the ultrasonic ones. If you are anything like me nebulizing will become something you highly recommend.
The Jet nebulizers uses a compressor to push air through a narrow tube, then through an opening to create a jet. This movement creates a vacuum that then pushes the liquids out of the nebulizer in mist form. Ultrasonic nebulizers cause a type of vibration to break apart the liquid to create a mist. Compressor style nebulizers are what health professionals use, including hospitals.
Why nebulize saline
When choosing what to nebulize saline is a great option. Nebulizing saline helps to thin mucus. This thinner mucus can then be brought up more effectively. Clearing out mucus when dealing with a viral infection is typically one of the main goals. This makes breathing easier, and helps to shorten the duration of the illness. In the case of rsv this is a common go to for hospitals. It is considered a low to moderate effective treatment. Its believed to help prevent hospitalizations if treated early. Its also believed to shorten the duration of hospital stays. This treatment has very little adverse effects and is considered very safe. Here are a few links to published info on its use in infants with rsv.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29265171/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21563440/
How to decide what to nebulize
When deciding what to nebulize here are a few things to consider. How old is the person who is nebulizing? If you are nebulizing a infant or young child then saline is a great place to start. Colloidal silver and vitamin c are also good options for children and adults. Nebulizing peroxide should only be done for adults.
How to nebulize saline
To nebulize saline take your 0.9% saline solution. Fill the medicine cup of your nebulizer. Choose the end piece and start nebulizing. Nebulize for five to twenty minutes. Always start slow and work your way up. This is especially important when nebulizing infants or young children. To learn how to make your own saline solution click here.
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