How To Nebulize Vitamin C

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Introduction to nebulizing

A nebulizer is a great tool for any cold and flu kit. Nebulizers work by using either a jet compressor, or ultrasonic waves to turn a liquid into a mist. This mist can then be breathed deep into the lungs. This can bring medications right to the source when dealing with respiratory issues. When thinking medications we can go beyond just prescriptions. Vitamin c has been shown beneficial when nebulized, and you probably already have it in your cupboard!

Why vitamin c

Vitamin c is a great option when choosing what to nebulize. Vitamin c is a great antiviral. Its even been shown to enhance antiviral functions on lung epithelial cells. It also showed a protective effect from lung fibrosis and injury when nebulized. Not only is this treatment effective, its also inexpensive. Vitamin c can be purchased over the counter at almost every store. A nebulizer is a one time expense that should last a long time.

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Which type of vitamin c for nebulizing

Its best to use sodium ascorbate when nebulizing. This is a buffered form of vitamin c or a mineral ascorbate. If you cant get your hands on sodium adsorbate you can use ascorbic acid in a pinch. To use ascorbic acid you will just need to add some baking soda to balance the pH levels. Always make sure to get a vitamin c without other additives. There should only be one or two ingredients on the label.

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.

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.

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.

How to nebulize vitamin c

To prepare the solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of sodium ascorbate with 1/4 cup of distilled or reverse osmosis water. If you only have ascorbic acid, then mix 1/4 teaspoon of ascorbic acid + 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (to balance the pH) with 1/4 cup distilled or reverse osmosis water. Add this solution to the medicine cup of your nebulizer. Select your preferred end piece and begin nebulizing. For an adult you can nebulize between five to twenty minutes, three to four times a day. For infants and young children you can nebulize between five and ten minutes, three to four times a day. Always start slow to see how you tolerate the treatments. Then increase them as needed.