Asthma treatment with Aerosols » How to use, store and care

This article explains how to use Aerosols, how to store Aerosol and how to care Aerosol for asthma patients.

Aerosol therapy at home is especially effective in delivering medication to the lungs of newborns, young children and anyone who can not use a conventional inhaler with a separator.

Asthma treatment with Aerosols

To get an aerosol, the doctor must prescribe a special prescription. The cost of household aerosols is different.

How to use a home aerosol?

To do this, you need the following:

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  Spray
  
  


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  Measuring cup of aerosol
  
  


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  Mask or tip
  
  


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  The medicine (or a dispensed ampule, or a bottle with a measuring device)
  
  


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  Compression tube
  
  

If you have all the necessary accessories, then proceed:

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  Place the spray gun on a flat, hard surface. Plug the power cord from the spray gun into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
  
  


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  Before you start, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and wipe them dry.
  
  


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  Precisely measure the amount of medication as indicated in the instructions, and put it in a measuring cup of aerosol. Most drugs now go in metered ampoules, so there is no need to measure out the right amount. If, however, it is necessary, then use a clean measuring device, separate for each medicine.
  
  


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  Place a measuring cup and a mask or mouthpiece on the aerosol.
  
  


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  Turn on the atomizer to make sure it is working properly. You should see a small amount of spray dust coming out of the opposite side of the tip.
  
  


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  Sit comfortably on a chair, you need to sit exactly. If the aerosol is necessary for the child, then it should sit in your arms. If you use a mask, put it on your face or face of the child. The mask should sit tightly on the face and not cause discomfort. If you use a tip for the mouth, grip it with your teeth and press it tightly with your lips (or ask your child to do it).
  
  


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  Take a few deep breaths. If possible, hold your breath for 2-3 seconds before exhaling. This will allow the medicine to penetrate deeper into the lungs.
  
  


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  Continue the procedure until the medication is over (on average it takes 10 minutes). The pulverizer will emit a specific sound (crackle, click), which means there is very little medicine left in the glass.
  
  


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  If there is dizziness or increased nervous excitement, take a pause in taking the medication for 5 minutes. Then again, continue the procedure and try to inhale the medicine even more slowly. If dizziness and agitation are repeated, tell your doctor about it.
  
  

During this procedure, if the medicine remains on the walls of the measuring cup, shake it a little to use up the medicine completely.

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How to store and care for the aerosol?

Cleaning

Cleaning and disinfection of the aerosol is not particularly difficult, but very important. Proper care prevents the appearance of infection. Cleaning should take place in a dust-free and smokeless environment with closed windows.

Follow these aerosol care instructions:

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  After each procedure, you should carefully rinse the measuring cup in warm water, then wipe off the remaining water and allow it to dry. Every day a measuring cup, mask or tip should be washed in warm soapy water, using a mild detergent solution, thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry. The compressor tube should not be washed.
  
  


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  On every third day after rinsing the device, it is necessary to disinfect the device with an acetic solution (vinegar and water) or a disinfectant solution, which is recommended in the instructions to this aerosol. For the vinegar solution, mix 1/2 cups of white vinegar with 1 1/2 cups of water. Place the device in the solution for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly in hot water. Shake off any remaining water and allow to dry. Before packaging in a box, the device should dry thoroughly.
  
  

Storage

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  Cover the spray gun with a clean towel. Keep it clean. If necessary, wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.
  
  


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  Do not place the spray gun on the floor for use, not for storage.
  
  


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  Medicines should be stored in a cool dry place. Regularly check medicines. If they have changed color or formed crystals, they need to be thrown away and bought new ones.
  
  

Other tips

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  You should always store a spare measuring cup and a mask or mouthpiece, just in case.
  
  


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  Check the spray gun regularly. Replace or clean it according to the instructions that came with the device.
  
  

If you or a person close to you have asthma, it is very important to know everything about the most effective drugs of quick and prolonged action. Understanding the methods of treatment will allow you and your doctor to get maximum results in managing the symptoms of asthma.

Treatment of Asthma

If an asthma attack or an exacerbation of symptoms begins, it is very important to understand when to call a doctor to prevent the need for hospitalization. Carefully read the sections and articles described below. After that, you will have a deep understanding of what asthma is and how it is treated.

Medications for asthma

Medications can save a life - and give the chance to lead a normal active life in spite of asthma. There are two main types of medications that are used to treat asthma:

Steroids or other anti-inflammatory drugs

Anti-inflammatory drugs, especially inhaled steroids, play a big role in the treatment of asthma. These drugs prevent asthma attacks and reduce swelling and mucus formation in the airways. As a result, the respiratory tract becomes less sensitive and less responsive to asthma triggers.

Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators relieve asthma symptoms by relaxing the muscle tissue surrounding the airways.

Inhaled bronchodilators of rapid action are used to quickly get rid of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath (they dilate or open the bronchi). Most often, when choosing a bronchodilator of rapid action, doctors prescribe albuterol. However, the action of albuterol lasts only a few hours. If you have to use medications more than twice a week, then asthma is out of control and you need to see a doctor.

Long-acting inhaled bronchodilators are often used in combination with inhaled steroids in the case of exacerbation of asthma symptoms more than once a week, despite the use of inhaled steroids alone.

Inhalers

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Inhalers are the most common and effective way of transferring medication to the patient's lungs. There are several combinations of inhalers, which contain two different medications: an inhaled steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator. This combination is very popular due to its convenience and the duration of the drug (up to 12 hours).

 

 

Aerosols

If you have problems using small inhalers, your doctor may prescribe an aerosol, also known as a breathing apparatus. Aerosol with a mask is often prescribed to babies, small children, the elderly and anyone who has difficulties in using inhalers with a separator. Aerosol turns the liquid medicine into dust, so that it is easier to breathe it into the lungs. This procedure lasts a little longer than using inhalers.

Prednisone and asthma: stop an asthma attack

If you have a serious asthma attack (exacerbation of the disease), the doctor can prescribe the intake of prednisone tablets for a period of 14 days. Prednisone (or prednisolone) is the most powerful (and most effective) currently available asthma medicine, but it has side effects. When using prednisone for less than two weeks, side effects can be temporary and minor, but with admission for several months, side effects can be quite serious and permanent. Usually, after successfully treating several severe asthma attacks, the physician starts working with the patient to minimize his prednisone needs in the future. Taking an inhaled corticosteroid daily is the most effective method in this case.

Talk with your doctor

If asthma is diagnosed, and the treatment does not give a visible result, it's time to turn to your doctor again. There are many new drugs. Identify a new medicine or a new method that will help you to breathe freely again and return to a normal lifestyle. In addition, if you have to use the inhaler too often with a diagnosis of asthma, you should also consult your doctor. It is necessary for the doctor to prescribe another medicine to eliminate the inflammatory processes. Only a doctor can identify problems and make the right decision - and you will feel better again.

Although asthma is a fairly common disease, it causes serious breathing problems that require serious medical intervention: a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Talk to your doctor and he will prescribe the treatment that works best.