Using a Nebulizer (Adult)

A nebulizer turns medicine into a mist. You breathe the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To use your nebulizer, follow the steps below.

There are many kinds of nebulizers available, including portable ones. Your doctor will prescribe the type that’s best for you.

With a Mask

• Put the correct dose of medicine in the cup.

• Connect one end of the tubing to the cup and the other end to the machine.

• Attach the mask to the cup.

• Place the mask over your nose and mouth. Make sure it fits securely and comfortably.

• Turn on the machine.

• Take slow, deep breaths until all the medicine is gone. This takes 10–15 minutes.

With a Mouthpiece

• Put the correct dose of medicine in the cup.

• Connect one end of the tubing to the cup and the other end to the machine.

• Attach the mouthpiece to the cup.

• Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and close your lips around it. Keep your tongue below the mouthpiece.

• Turn on the machine.

• Take slow, deep breaths through the mouthpiece until all the medicine is gone. This takes 10–15 minutes.