Recommendations for nebulizer machine

After my Phillips nebulizer got noisy I bought an Ombra. I use Ipratropium and the 7% sodium chloride. The Ombra is getting the Ipratropium deep into my lungs because when using the Phillips I could nebulize it without any side effects. Almost like inhaling nothing. With the Ombra I feel it and I get the common side effects from Ipratropium like dry mouth and some hoarseness. So, since I never purchased a nebulizer using Medicare I got one just for the Ipratropium and use the Ombra for the sodium chloride. My point being I think the Ombra does a really good job. I use the aeroeclipse with it while nebulizing. People on this forum seem to like it as well as the Pari.

Hi, I’m helping my dad find a more reliable nebulizer and am new to this forum. He has only been using a nebulizer for 2 weeks (1-3x/day) for both 7% saline and also Duoneb (0.5mg Ipratropium and 3mg Albuterol) and suddenly his brand new mesh nebulizer stopped producing mist and now drips out liquid. He’s 86 yrs old had a new aortic valve implanted on April 2nd using minimally invasive TAVR procedure since his valve opening had narrowed down from calcium buildup which prevented his oxygenated blood from fully getting pumped out to his body which contributed to shortness of breath (SOB). While in the hospital recovering from the TAVR procedure he struggled with getting mucus up from his esophagus and lungs so they treated him with Duoneb every 12 hours which helped tremy to loosen up his mucus which allowed him to cough it up and breathe better. He had never noticed any improvement using inhalers before so he stopped using them, but this was his first experience with a nebulizer and since it seemed to help, we got the best selling model on Amazon immediately which was only about $45 and doc prescribed him Duoneb for nebulizer. At the same time we ordered 7% saline from Amazon since I had read many testimonials from others online that said saline helped them with mucus extraction as well. While his SOB has improved since getting a new valve, he continues to battle with asbestosis (left lung only working at 50%) so he’s awaiting an initial appointment with a pulmonologist who’s well regarded here at Tampa General Hospital where he had TAVR done too. My folks are snowbirds from Michigan who live in St Pete about 5 months (late fall - early spring) and feel very blessed that they’ve been able be treated here at TGH since they seem extremely competent in both heart and lung transplants and all related heart/lung issues. After researching nebulizer feedback from others last night and more again this morning, I came across your blog where you had asked others here which brand/model nebulizer they like so we’re going to try the Omega tabletop model you decided to try, but I noticed you mentioned you use it with “aeroeclipse” and I’m not sure what that is. Could you please explain? Thank you initiating this blog and any assistance you can offer regarding this matter. Respectfully, Scott Steffes

Hi, I’m helping my dad find a more reliable nebulizer and am new to this forum. He has only been using a nebulizer for 2 weeks (1-3x/day) for both 7% saline and also Duoneb (0.5mg Ipratropium and 3mg Albuterol) and suddenly his brand new mesh nebulizer stopped producing mist and now drips out liquid. He’s 86 yrs old had a new aortic valve implanted on April 2nd using minimally invasive TAVR procedure since his valve opening had narrowed down from calcium buildup which prevented his oxygenated blood from fully getting pumped out to his body which contributed to shortness of breath (SOB). While in the hospital recovering from the TAVR procedure he struggled with getting mucus up from his esophagus and lungs so they treated him with Duoneb every 12 hours which helped tremy to loosen up his mucus which allowed him to cough it up and breathe better. He had never noticed any improvement using inhalers before so he stopped using them, but this was his first experience with a nebulizer and since it seemed to help, we got the best selling model on Amazon immediately which was only about $45 and doc prescribed him Duoneb for nebulizer. At the same time we ordered 7% saline from Amazon since I had read many testimonials from others online that said saline helped them with mucus extraction as well. While his SOB has improved since getting a new valve, he continues to battle with asbestosis (left lung only working at 50%) so he’s awaiting an initial appointment with a pulmonologist who’s well regarded here at Tampa General Hospital where he had TAVR done too. My folks are snowbirds from Michigan who live in St Pete about 5 months (late fall - early spring) and feel very blessed that they’ve been able be treated here at TGH since they seem extremely competent in both heart and lung transplants and all related heart/lung issues. After researching nebulizer feedback from others last night and more again this morning, I came across your blog where you had asked others here which brand/model nebulizer they like so we’re going to try the Omega tabletop model you decided to try, but I noticed you mentioned you use it with “aeroeclipse” and I’m not sure what that is. Could you please explain? Thank you initiating this blog and any assistance you can offer regarding this matter. Respectfully, Scott Steffes

Hi, I’m helping my dad find a more reliable nebulizer and am new to this forum. He has only been using a nebulizer for 2 weeks (1-3x/day) for both 7% saline and also Duoneb (0.5mg Ipratropium and 3mg Albuterol) and suddenly his brand new mesh nebulizer stopped producing mist and now drips out liquid. He’s 86 yrs old had a new aortic valve implanted on April 2nd using minimally invasive TAVR procedure since his valve opening had narrowed down from calcium buildup which prevented his oxygenated blood from fully getting pumped out to his body which contributed to shortness of breath (SOB). While in the hospital recovering from the TAVR procedure he struggled with getting mucus up from his esophagus and lungs so they treated him with Duoneb every 12 hours which helped tremy to loosen up his mucus which allowed him to cough it up and breathe better. He had never noticed any improvement using inhalers before so he stopped using them, but this was his first experience with a nebulizer and since it seemed to help, we got the best selling model on Amazon immediately which was only about $45 and doc prescribed him Duoneb for nebulizer. At the same time we ordered 7% saline from Amazon since I had read many testimonials from others online that said saline helped them with mucus extraction as well. While his SOB has improved since getting a new valve, he continues to battle with asbestosis (left lung only working at 50%) so he’s awaiting an initial appointment with a pulmonologist who’s well regarded here at Tampa General Hospital where he had TAVR done too. My folks are snowbirds from Michigan who live in St Pete about 5 months (late fall - early spring) and feel very blessed that they’ve been able be treated here at TGH since they seem extremely competent in both heart and lung transplants and all related heart/lung issues. After researching nebulizer feedback from others last night and more again this morning, I came across your blog where you had asked others here which brand/model nebulizer they like so we’re going to try the Omega tabletop model you decided to try, but I noticed you mentioned you use it with “aeroeclipse” and I’m not sure what that is. Could you please explain? Thank you initiating this blog and any assistance you can offer regarding this matter. Respectfully, Scott Steffes

Yes, the Ombra comes with the Aeroeclipse (holds the medicine) What I meant to say was that I attach the Aeroeclipse to the Aerobika, which gets purchased separately and is optional. The Aerobika is an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device. Sorry for any confusion

Hi, thank you for replying so promptly! So, I discovered my dad needs a prescription for the OMBRA compressor/Aeroeclipse so I called his doc to request them to fax a prescription for this nebulizer - not sure why some nebulizer require a prescription and mesh type on Amazon didn’t, but it didn’t take much to get this sent in so we’re getting ready to go pick it up about 30 minutes away in Tampa. So now I’m curious about this Aerobika device that you mentioned that you connect the Aeroeclipse to, but I thought the Aeroeclipse is the mouthpiece part that attaches to the hose that attaches to the OMBRA compressor so I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind clarifying this a bit for me? After brief research on the Aerobika device, it seems like it’s something he would use separately to “exercise” his lungs (using various resistant settings) but maybe I’m reading about a different product they make?! Again, thank you for taking the time to respond. Cheers, Scott

I tried to send two photos of the aeroeclipse attached to the Aerobika and how they can be used together with the Ombra but it looks like they didn’t come through. I would suggest contacting Monaghan, the manufacturer of these products. Their customer service is very helpful (1-800-833-9653. They can walk you through it. My doctor at National Jewish Health at Mount Sinai suggested I use the aeroeclipse with the Aerobika when I nebulize the sodium chloride. I would check with your dad’s physician. The Aerobika is also helpful when used separately for airway clearance

Save Rite Medical does not require a prescription for any of the devices being discussed (Ombra, nebulizer, Aerobika) the last time I checked.