Inhaler AED: models, instructions and feedback. Nebulizer AND

Remember, as a child, mom and grandmother believed that there is nothing better with the disease than inhalation over hot potatoes? Do you remember your feelings at the same time? A red, hot face, large drops of sweat, heavy breathing in a cloud of vapor under a thick veil ... Of course, the curative effect was, but you were hardly a fan of this procedure.

Today, thanks to scientific progress, the nebulizer came to replace the pan with hot potatoes . It is a compression medical device that can be used for both treatment and disease prevention. The inhaler of the AED is most widely available on the market. It is about him I want to tell in more detail.

Inhaler - what is it? What is it for?

Nebulizers are called inhalers, capable of spraying drugs with compressed air. These devices can convert into aerosol form liquid medications , which allows them to be delivered directly to the respiratory system. Do inhalations nebulizer can be even at high temperature, since the aerosol flow is non-flammable.

The device is suitable for treating both children and adults. It is particularly worth noting that the AED inhaler is recommended for elderly people, since their body can reject medicines in tablet or powder form. By the way, the name of the device was not accidental. This is a derivative of the Latin word nebula, which means "fog", "cloud". A cold aerosol suspension can in fact be considered a drug mist.

Types of nebulizers

Leading manufacturers of medical equipment produce several types of instruments:

1. Convection nebulizers. This is the simplest form of inhalers that create an aerosol flow with constant activity and speed.
2. Nebulizers, activated by inspiration. An economical device using the Venturi effect. Loss of drug aerosol during exhalation does not actually occur. And more modern models have a valve system that blocks the flow of medication on exhalation.
3. Dosimetric inhalers. These are sensory devices producing an aerosol only on inhalation.

Various companies that produce such an inhaler (Omron, IDE, B.Well), offer devices of different price categories. Nebulizers are used in physiotherapy rooms, inpatient departments of hospitals (pulmonology, ENT-zone). Often similar units are equipped with children's clinics and intensive care chambers. But the most important thing is that such a device is very convenient to use at home.

Sphere of therapeutic influence

Nebulizers, including the AND inhaler, create aerosol suspensions with microparticles of substances of different diameters from medicinal solutions. The therapeutic effect of inhalation depends on their size: medicinal particles with a size of 8-10 microns affect the oral cavity, 5-8 microns - on the upper sections (nasopharynx, larynx), 3-5 microns - on the trachea and bronchi, 1-3 microns - On bronchioles, 0,5-2 microns - on the alveoli. Portable inhaler AND regulates the diameter of aerosol particles with special nozzles. This allows you to transport medicines to the focus of the inflammatory process. Thus, the therapeutic effect of inhalation is significantly increased.

Diseases with which nebulizers help to fight

Before modern inhalers there are very important tasks. Thus, for example, an inhaler in the AED can achieve the following objectives:

• It eliminates bronchial spasms.
• Strengthens the drainage function.
• Conducts the sanation of various parts of the respiratory system.
• Eliminates swelling of the larynx, trachea and bronchi.
• It struggles with inflammatory processes.
• Stimulates local immune responses.
• Enhances microcirculation in the mucous membranes.
• Carries out prophylaxis and protects from exposure to allergens.

Given this list, it can be argued that the nebulizer AND can help in the treatment of almost any respiratory disease. This is the basis for the extraordinary popularity of such devices. Let us consider in more detail several models of nebulizers, which are presented in pharmacies and medical equipment stores.

Description of the inhaler model of the AAD CN-231

Japanese manufacturer AND produces a compact model of a portable device. It is an inhaler for AED 231. It is capable of breaking a medicinal liquid into microparticles from minimal (0.5 μm) to maximal (10 μm) sizes. The kit includes 2 respiratory masks and 5 replaceable filters. The design of the device is very convenient. You can control it with one button. The container for the medicinal liquid has a volume of 13 ml.

The device is equipped with a sensor that disconnects the inhaler from the network in case of overheating. The weight of the compressor is 1.5 kg. It is able to provide inhalation at an average rate of 0.2 ml / min. The device operates in intermittent mode: after 30 minutes of aerosol generation, a half-hour rest followed to cool the compressor. Power consumption - 70 Watts. This nebulizer model copes well with laryngitis, laryngotracheitis, bronchitis, obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pneumonia and ARVI.

Description of the model of the inhaler AAD CN-233

The inhaler AND-233 is intended for the prevention and elimination of acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system. This model is more compact. The weight of its compressor is 1.2 kg. Inhalations by the device are able to reach all parts of the respiratory system. All international quality standards are taken into account in production.

Continuous operation of the compressor is possible no more than 30 minutes, after which the unit must cool down. Shutdown in case of overheating occurs automatically. Power consumption - 60 Watts. Since the model is more compact, it has less capacity for the drug than in the previous device. The device can hold no more than 6 ml of liquid. This inhaler And is also equipped with two masks of different sizes and a set of spare filters.

How do I care after the procedure?

After completing each procedure, the device must be put in order. The container for medicines, masks and hoses must be rinsed with clean water and dried. Otherwise, the device is contaminated with pathogenic flora, and the drug solution crystallizes on the walls of the vessel and hoses. When cleaning, do not allow liquid to enter the compressor - this is important! The instructions for using the inhaler always state the rules for cleaning the device. There you can see the requirements for storage nebulizer.

There are special concentrated solutions and sprays for express disinfection of parts of the inhaler. They are treated with masks, cannulas, nozzles, mouthpieces and even hulls. This is especially important if several people use the device. Air filters of the nebulizer are subject to replacement. The period of their suitability is specified in the instructions.

How to carry out the procedure of inhalation?

Inhalation can not be done after a meal or physical activity. The break must be at least 1.5 hours. Before using the nebulizer, expectorants are not taken. If the procedure is carried out through the mouth, then they need to exhale the air. For nasal inhalations, special cannulas are used. In this case, the inspiration should be through the nose, into the exhalation - through the mouth.

The duration of one procedure should not exceed 15 minutes, with every minute there is a short break, so as not to start dizzy. The device is located on a stable surface. The patient inhales while sitting, without tilting the body forward. When the device is sprayed with steroid preparations and the antibiotic, the patient should rinse the mouth after the procedure. When using a breathing mask with an aerosol suspension, you need to wash your face, avoiding the eye area.

Reviews and recommendations for using the inhaler

The inhaler in the IDA reviews of doctors and patients is only positive. First of all, doctors say that the device can be used with those solutions that are prescribed by the attending physician. For the inhalation of the composition of essential oils. The instructions to the drugs used must be clarified that they are suitable for use as inhalants. Judging by the doctors' opinions, you can use only saline solution to get medical formulations. No other liquid, including distilled water, is suitable for these purposes.

Simple users praise the device. They advise not to cover the compressor of the operating device. They say that this can disrupt the AND nebulizer. In addition, people recommend not leaving children themselves during inhalation. After all, any appliance that works on the power grid can pose a potential threat to their health. As for the operation of such devices, the patients were satisfied with the effect of the treatment. The testimonies indicate that nebulizers have helped them to cope with respiratory diseases more quickly.