Administering medication to children is quite a challenge! Children are often capricious, restless and refuse to take prescribed medication. This is a problem for many parents.
Not so scary!
At first glance, an inhaler may look like a complicated device to use. Nothing could be further from the truth. Modern inhalers are devices that, in addition to breaking down the medicine into small particles so that the medicine reaches the furthest corners of the respiratory tract, also take care of the comfort of the treatment. Today's well-known inhalers are simple to install and use - most are activated by a single button.
In addition, they are quiet, allowing the child or adult patient to relax during the treatment. They have also significantly reduced in size, making it easier to use the device on a daily basis and, if necessary, to transport it. It is also worth noting that the most patient- and family-friendly nebulisers are easy to maintain after the treatment has been performed. Instructions on how to carry out the nebulisation procedure correctly are provided on the portal.
Is this method for everyone?
It is advisable to ask your GP whether nebulisation is applicable to your particular patient. Nebulisation has been successfully used in children and adults with respiratory infections, particularly in the case of frequent recurrence, and in the case of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma. The doctor will determine what the dosage regimen of the medication to be administered by nebulisation should be and will write a prescription for the medication needed for the procedure.
Please note that not all medicines are suitable for use in an inhaler. The appropriate medication will be selected by your doctor.
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Which equipment to choose?
An inhaler is an essential device for nebulisation. Before choosing an inhaler, it is important to consider what parameters the device should have to make it as easy as possible to carry out the treatment. Some tips on which parameters to look for can be found at http://inhalujdziecko.pl/index.html under the "Our inhalers" tab.
On the site you will also find questions frequently asked by patients about the treatment, as well as a telephone helpline where you can obtain technical information about Omron inhalers.
