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to use or not to use Aerobika when nebulizing steroids.
I have heard "to use" and "not to use" the Aeorbika attached to the neb cup when inhaling brochodilators and/or corticosteriods. I have not had a descussion with respiratory therapist about this, but it appears that different RT's have different suggestions. Would appreciate hearing from others.
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That is precisely what I was told by my primary and our clinic's respiratory therapist. The idea is to "hold in" as much of the medication as possible. If on steroids, I do saline and coughing separately from the meds.
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I have a small, mesh nebulizer. I love it, no noise and very quick. It works fine with Albuterol. But, it becomes very slow and clogged with 7% saline. I assume the saline is too thick for the mesh. I try to steam with two drops of white vinegar and 6cc of warm, distilled water. This works sometimes. Does anyone else have any suggestions?
@shs What brand are you using? I bought an Innospire mesh nebulizer a few months ago to use when away from home. It works great with the 7% saline, nebs 4ml in about 8 minutes. Very quiet and easy to use. It is a a bit pricey. You do not have to have an Rx if you want to buy out of pocket. Not sure if it would be covered by insurance. Here is a link: https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-innospire-go-portable-mesh-nebulizer.html
Thank you for your response. Mine is a ProNebu. It was only $54, so not as expensive as yours. I guess the adage “you get what you pay for” applied here.