Mesh Nebuliser

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Administration PIL		Children

Mesh Nebuliser - What is it for

Mesh Nebuliser - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Mesh Nebuliser cause?

Before taking Mesh Nebuliser, what precautions must I follow?

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Mesh Nebuliser?

Mesh Nebuliser - Dosage and How to Use

How should Mesh Nebuliser be used?

What should I do if I miss a dose?

What should I do if I overdose?

Mesh Nebuliser - Handling

How should I handle Mesh Nebuliser safely?

Mesh Nebuliser - Storage

How should I store Mesh Nebuliser?

How should I dispose of Mesh Nebuliser safely?

Mesh Nebuliser - Additional Information

A nebuliser is a machine that converts liquid medication into a fine mist to be inhaled into the lungs. There are different types of nebulisers available.

Comparison of 3 common types of nebulisers

Types

Jet Nebuliser

Mesh Nebuliser

Ultrasonic Nebuliser

Advantages

Cheap (purchase and maintenance)
Easy to use

Portable and easy to use
Shorter inhalation duration
Most have self-contained power source (battery operated)
Relatively more efficient than jet and ultrasonic nebulizer due to more optimal particle size and higher drug concentration

Easy to use
More efficient drug delivery compared to jet nebuliser

Disadvantages

Need additional tubings
Relatively more bulky due to the compressor and tubings
Generally needs a power point
Relatively less efficient in drug delivery

Relatively more expensive (especially maintenance)
More difficult cleaning for those which mesh can be separated
Not suitable for viscous liquid or those that can crystallize on drying

Some drugs (budesonide) are not suitable for ultrasonic
Degradation of heat-sensitive drugs as heat is generated during the process
Large residual volume
Generally needs a power point
Relatively more bulky

Disclaimer: The advantages and disadvantages are based on the basic concepts of drug delivery via the different types of nebulizer and are accurate up to the date of publication

The leaflet below illustrates the general use and cleaning of mesh nebulisers.