Mesh Nebulizer— does anyone use one they love?

Posted by spectrumcyclist @spectrumcyclist, May 19 8:09pm

For six years I used the Philips Innispire Mesh Nebulizer. I liked it because it was fast and easy to use and clean, and easy to travel with. I did not like its price or short lifespan compared to compressor nebulizers, but after a decade I could not take the noise of the compressors. Philips stopped making its mesh nebulizer a few years ago, and though I stocked up, I have no more that work. I have not been happy with the ones I bought to replace them— too flimsy and unreliable. Does anyone use a mesh nebulizer they love, or a website that does not get money from Amazon or anyone else when I buy one through one through website's links?

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scoop | @scoop | May 22 10:15am

In reply to @narelled23 "Hi Scoop Are you in Australia? I explored the Pari EFlow but was shocked at the..." + (show)

Yes, eflow is pricey. In US I purchased it on a sale around $600.

spectrumcyclist | @spectrumcyclist | May 22 1:53pm

In reply to @narelled23 "Hi Scoop Are you in Australia? I explored the Pari EFlow but was shocked at the..." + (show)

I would like the Pari E Flow and if I can figure out how the Medicare reimbursement works I might well get one. I am disappointed that the company (I called it) will neither help with that nor refer me to a medical vendor that would help with it. Looking at the federal regulations for reimbursemt looks like the line by line code for the Webb Telescope and I am a lawyer!

scoop | @scoop | May 22 5:16pm

In reply to @spectrumcyclist "I would like the Pari E Flow and if I can figure out how the Medicare..." + (show)

From my understanding, Medicare does not reimburse for portable nebulizers. I purchased mine from Nebology. Buyer beware, even speaking with the customer service manager I was mis-informed about some of the features of the eflow. Nonetheless, I have been quite happy with it. Your best bet is to read the user manual to get an understanding of its features and care.

mimimary | @mimimary | May 25 9:21am

In reply to @lmh7 "I like Naweti also. I boil it with no problem. I only use it for travel...." + (show)

I use the Sunset NEB402. I like everything about it, The cheap mesh nebs from Amazon that I tried over the past several years die quickly and are unreliable. You can order the Sunset NEB402 from many online shops for somewhere around $100. There are other Sunset neb models, but I only know the 402. Love it for travel and home!

mimimary | @mimimary | May 25 9:38am

In reply to @lmh7 "I like Naweti also. I boil it with no problem. I only use it for travel...." + (show)

If you need a compressor and tubing, it is not a "mesh" nebulizer.

narelled23 | @narelled23 | May 26 8:38am

In reply to @mimimary "I use the Sunset NEB402. I like everything about it, The cheap mesh nebs from Amazon..." + (show)

May I ask if you use this well with hypertonic saline...and for how long you have been using it for that?

mimimary | @mimimary | May 26 10:47am

In reply to @narelled23 "May I ask if you use this well with hypertonic saline...and for how long you have..." + (show)

Yes, I use 7% saline. It seems many cheap nebulizers cannot handle saline, but work with other things. I have used the Sunset for probably 8 or so years.

lmh7 | @lmh7 | May 26 11:14am

In reply to @mimimary "If you need a compressor and tubing, it is not a "mesh" nebulizer." + (show)

Just to clarify, the nebulizer and tubing are used on my compressor, not on the Naweti.

narelled23 | @narelled23 | May 26 7:53pm

In reply to @mimimary "Yes, I use 7% saline. It seems many cheap nebulizers cannot handle saline, but work with..." + (show)

That sounds just the one I needed...I wish I had heard of this before I spent many $$s bringing in a Pari TrekS from the US to Aus...but it seems yours isn't imported to Aus either. Glad it is working for you.