Nebulizers or Inhalers. Which one is better for my child?

Many parents face the question whether to choose nebulizer or inhaler treatment for children suffering from asthma. Many parents do not know that actually, there are no right or wrong answers. It doesn’t really matter if your child uses nebulizers or inhalers, as long as he is doing it properly.

Inhaler Benefits?

1. Ease of use. Inhalers are small, portable and hand-held. Inhalers will work anywhere and operation takes a few seconds. A nebulizer is more bulky, and the use requires children to stay put for 10 minutes while wearing a face mask.
2. Accurate dosage, especially while a nebulizer requires the parents to apply the liquid medication.

Why should my child use a Nebulizer?

1. Easier to use with infants and little children.
2. Inhalers require operation coordination while nebulizers require only breathing.
3. Nebulizers can better assist children with severe asthma cases, especially when the airway is blocked and the inhaler spray can not pass to the lungs.
4. Nebulizer can enable the mix of two or more asthma medicines when necessary.
5. These days, nebulizers can actually be fun for children. There are exciting new nebulizers available in cool designs like a fire truck or a panda bear that can help eliminate stress and anxiety and employ the child’s imagination during the treatment.

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