Recommendations for nebulizer machine

I'm using the Ombra, which I've had for about 2 years with no problem. What I like about it is it's very small and easy to travel with. I can put it in a checked bag or a carry-on. One thing to watch out for is because it's not very heavy and sits on a tabletop it can "walk" if not placed on something that will stick it down. I use a little silicon mat under it to keep it immobile. (I once lost an airbrush compressor when it walked off the table and crashed. Learned my lesson!)

Thank you for your reply. If I decide to get the Ombra I will definitely heed your advice about making sure it doesn’t walk off the table, lol

I too use the Ombra and it works well.

Good to hear you are happy with it also. 👍

To PositiveThinking,

I came done with BE over 15 years ago. My Pulmonologist never indicated that I needed treatment and so whatever damage was going on went on with very little symptoms until 2922 when I was diagnosed with MAC 6/22 and put on the Big 3 and in 2023, it was recommended that I nebulize with 3% Hypotonic Saline and was given a nebulizer by the Pulmonary NP which was the Phillips Respironics
and quite frankly has been very sturdy and does not show any wear and tear because of the Saline. The first one lasted 2 years before it died. I purchased another and is still going strong more than two years.....and I'm not very gentle but it holds up and does job. Good luck with all.
Flo @frankie160

I have been happy with the Phillips Respironics machine and I agree that it is sturdy. I have not experienced any problem with using the sodium chloride with this machine. The problem is that even if I wanted to just purchase another Respironics I can’t because I have been told that it has been discontinued. I was told this by the Phillips manufacturer. So now it looks like I have to try a nebulizer made by a different company. I’m glad you haven’t had any problems with yours. If it wasn’t for the sudden loudness when I use my machine I would not be looking for another one. I’m just afraid that this is an indicator that one day I will turn it on and it will not work.

I use the Proneb max and like it. I bought it because another poster said Mayo had recently recommended it for her. It is MUCH faster than the Omron I had that couldn’t handle the 7%.
I recently did a survey here about neb times and which machine and nebulizer people use. I thought helpful info was shared. Here’s the link:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/survey-nebulizers-and-compressor-systems-speed-etc/

Thank you so much for the information. Very helpful

I hope people will continue to update this survey with their experiences as they use nebulizers. I spent a fair amount of time reading different threads before I decided on Proneb Max and hope more info in one post will save others time. Perhaps I’ll start a new one every year or two.

Hi @positivethinking,
Now I understand and thank you for your information.
I had two Phillips Respironics and now that I remember one broke down after two years.
Please let us know what model of nebulizer you decided on. I plan to execute a search as well.
@frankie160