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Your input — is nebulizing only once a day okay?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 6, 2023 | Replies (31)
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@northland

FYI, Did you know that nebulizers get tired after a while and need to be replaced? None of my MD's mentioned it. My nebulizer will no longer produce to push the sodium chloride out. I called a Medical Supply and they said YES they do need to be replaced especially after 5 years! I've been trying to figure out what was wrong with it for months. I don't suppose it's been helping much...I wish I had known!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 29, 2022

Oh yes, they do. But there is another component that many do not know about as well. There is a filter on the air intake that can become clogged and lessen the effectiveness of the machine. For daily use it need to be replaced every 3-6 months on compressor type nebulizers. This will extend the life.

The Pari Vios, what I call the "old green machine" will work up to 10 years if well maintained without a noticeable loss.

The small, impeller type nebulizers only last from 6 months to a year with twice daily use. My InnoSpire Go need the head replaced each year, the battery pack can last quite a bit longer.

Which nebulizer did you wear out?
Sue

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