Does a nebulizer not put out enough power after a time?

@lp8 - Most compressor nebulizer have a replaceable filter. Last winter my daughter called me from 1500 miles away to listen to theirs, and I could tell it wasn't sounding like mine. When I asked about the filter, she was totally surprised - had been using it frequently for over a year for herself & 2kids. Replaced and its good to go. And she's been an RN for 20 years!

So, have you replaced your filter? 2 or more spares usually come in the kit.

The final answer is that the compressors do wear out, but in my experience the good ones last at least 3-5 years.

Thanks, Sue. I'll check the filter. When I called medical supply today they told me I was not supposed to use aerobika / medicine cup with the phillips nebulizer. I don't know, I told him I'd used it for months but now was not emitting enough saline smoke. He said the Phillips was not strong enough a motor. I'll look for the filter.

The medication cup that attaches to the Aerobika is called AeroEclipse XL. I bought mine online from saveritemedical.com. I like it very much and it is recommended to be replaced every 6 months. It has 2 settings- either breath activated or continuous mode. It is $14.99 at Save Rite, with a 5% discount on first order. The manufacturer, Monaghan recommends that their compressor, the Ombra, be used with the AeroEclipse XL.

Thank you to both of you. I finally got a new filter. You were absolutely correct. The one I was using was black. It works much better now. And I did order an Ombra compressor from saverite medical. I'm waiting to receive that.
Thanks again,
Lorraine

Black? wow you might need to use a whole home air purifier. My filters never look dirty when I replace them in the compressors.