When Nebulizers Need To Be Fun

Kids with asthma don’t always have the easiest time getting used to nebulizers. Here are two of our favorite ways to make the process a little easier for them.


The Children's Friendly Penguin Design Compressor Nebulizer System has a very child friendly design, operates with a low noise level, and is very easy to use. It comes with Tubing, Pediatric Mask, and free Pacifier Attachment to ensure your child's comfort during treatment. And it’s so cute!



The Lion Who Had Asthma by Jonathan London is the story of a preschool boy who has a freewheeling imagination, supportive parents, asthma, a nebulizer and a life that works well. For children who have asthma, or know someone who has it, this cheerful book should be reassuring.

Top 10 Cities for Nebulizer Machines (Part I)

Some people think asthma is black and white — you either have it or you don't. But asthma symptoms can vary dramatically by external factors such as location and lifestyle, which can affect a patient's need for inhalers, nebulizer machines, and other respiratory supplies.

Let's take a look at the top 10 cities from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's (AAFA) “2010 Asthma Capitals” list:

10. Atlanta: The AAFA's no. 1 worst city in 2007, Atlanta has improved over the last couple of years, but still suffers from poor air quality, loose legislation on smoking, and an insufficient number of doctors specializing in asthma.

9. Augusta, Ga.: A hotspot for allergy-inducing pollen, Augusta is all the worse for its widespread poverty, high death rates related to asthma, and inadequate smoking laws.

8. Philadelphia: Philly is actually ahead of the game when it comes to smoke-free legislation, but the city's poverty rate and pollen score still landed it on this year's top 10 list.

7. Tulsa, Okla.: Even though it's dry, Tulsa has a surprisingly high pollen count, along with a high number of asthma patients and asthma-related deaths.

6. Memphis, Tenn.: If you have asthma in Memphis, you definitely need a nebulizer machine. This southern city has worse-than-average air quality and poverty rates, without many restrictions on public smoking.

Your Nebulizer Machine Checklist

If you're thinking about treating your breathing problems with a nebulizer machine, it's important to understand the different types of respiratory supplies you have to choose from.

Let's take a look at some common varieties of nebulizers and accessories:

Home Nebulizer Machines: Also called tabletop nebulizers, these models tend to be larger than portable nebulizers and are usually powered by a cord connected to an electrical outlet. These are typically the most affordable nebulizers.

Travel Nebulizer Machines: Made for patients with on-the-go lifestyles, portable nebulizers are more compact (and often more expensive) than their corded counterparts. Portable nebulizers are powered by rechargeable batteries and come with AC or DC adaptors.

Children's Nebulizer Machines: To make using nebulizers more pleasant for children, nebulizer machines and masks are available in a variety of whimsical designs, from pandas to dragons to fire trucks.

Accessories for Nebulizer Machines: Nebulizer machine accessories include replacement supplies like cups, masks, filters, tubing, and mouthpieces, which are sometimes available in kits for added savings. Additionally, patients preferring travel nebulizers frequently invest in carrying cases for their portable machines.