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Survey: nebulizers and compressor systems speed, etc.

Posted by pacathy @pacathy, Dec 6, 2024

A recent p.m. from another member about my nebulizer compressor recommendation, esp speed. I am very new to nebbing (18 months) compared to others and think a survey might be beneficial to compare our common uses-albuterol and NS.

1. Which compressor and nebulizer brand (mouth piece) do you use?

2. How long does it take you to nebulize albuterol?

3. How long does it take you to nebulize normal saline? Do you use 4ml (CVS or other) or 5ml (Amazon or other).

4. Misc pros or cons of your neb or your compressor?

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mmahlik | @mmahlik | Jan 12 10:59am

1. Which compressor and nebulizer brand (mouth piece) do you use?
Pari Trek S compressor - portable.

2. How long does it take you to nebulize albuterol?
Levalbuterol: 10 minutes or so (Albuterol caused very strong side effects)

3. How long does it take you to nebulize normal saline? Do you use 4ml (CVS or other) or 5ml (Amazon or other).
CVS's saline WITH FLUTTER DEVICE - 20 minutes

4. Misc pros or cons of your neb or your compressor?
I'm new to this, and it is overwhelmingly time consuming, so I appreciate hearing what the rest of you do.
Per doc instructions I attach my flutter device to the nebulizer while the saline is going and kill two birds with one stone. Takes longer to nebulize, but at least it's not two separate steps.

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frankie160 | @frankie160 | Jan 13 10:28pm

Hi pakathy,
I think your idea to put out this survey will be very helpful to those of us who are relatively new (approx 2 yrs.) I'm using a compressor and Flutter Device that my Pulmonologist provided when she encouraged me to do AWC as a way to manage the NTM/BE and avoid further damage to my lungs.
Flo@frankie160

Frankie160 Reporting the following
1. Which compressor and nebulizer brand (mouth piece) do you use?
InnoSpire Essence, Manufactured in China for Respironics Respiratory Drug Delivery, LTD, (UK address) This device was given to me by my pulmonologist along with a Aerobika flutter device.

2. How long does it take you to nebulize albuterol?
10 minutes give or take and 3 min using the Aerobika Flutter Device

3. How long does it take you to nebulize normal saline? Do you use 4ml (CVS or other) or 5ml (Amazon or other).
15 min plus 3 minutes with Flutter Device
Use CVS's saline 4mld

4. Misc pros or cons of your neb or your compressor?
Pro works well (1st one lasted 18 months)
Con Hope replacement lasts longer....also too heavy for travel
I find the entire AWC biz a pain and time consuming but have found that if I try any short cuts, I pay the price with excessive coughing within a day or so.
Looking for a good mask set up rather than just the pipe for more comfort.
Hope to hear from others.
Ever Onward,
Flo@frankie160

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aleja | @aleja | Jan 17 6:47pm
In reply to @lilianna "Ombra compressor and aeroclipse for 4 ml of sodium chloride 7%. Takes about 20 min. Levalbuterol..." + (show)
@lilianna

Ombra compressor and aeroclipse for 4 ml of sodium chloride 7%. Takes about 20 min. Levalbuterol two puffs in an inhaler before. I also use cromolyn sodium 2 ml 4 times a day with ombra compressor and pari sprint neb- about 5 minutes

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I also use the Ombra compressor but with AerobiKA with sodium chloride 3% - 4 ml. It does take about 20 + minutes.

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