In line with its mission, the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony makes every effort to provide reliable medical content supported by the latest scientific knowledge. The additional flag “Checked Content” indicates that the article has been reviewed by or written directly by a physician. This two-step verification: a medical journalist and a doctor allows us to provide the highest quality content in line with current medical knowledge.
Our commitment in this area has been appreciated, among others, by by the Association of Journalists for Health, which awarded the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony with the honorary title of the Great Educator.
When a child arrives at home, an inhaler usually has to appear a few or several months later. This device is used for inhalation therapy. Thanks to it, the drug can easily enter the trachea, alveoli and bronchi. Find out more about the inhaler and see how it differs from a nebulizer.
The design of the inhaler for a child does not differ from the inhaler for an adult person. The device can be used by people of all ages, but before buying a given type of device, a parent should consult a doctor. The child’s organism is not fully developed yet, so the drug should be administered using this method in a way that prevents health complications.
The child’s inhaler is intended for inhalation therapy. It is a popular method of treating patients suffering from respiratory diseases. Inhalation causes the drug solution or vapor of mineral waters to enter the body – then the drug substance can directly affect the patient’s body.
For inhalation to be effective, the aerosol should reach the right place. Regardless of whether we are talking about an inhaler for a child or an adult, it is necessary to be familiar with the operation of the device and the ability to spray gas containing particles with the drug. When these particles are too large, they will only settle in the throat and nose. In order for them to reach the trachea, bronchi or alveoli, for example, they should be smaller.
Check out 10 ways to increase your baby’s immunity
First of all, it is worth paying attention to the quality of workmanship. A nebulizer or inhaler for a child, as well as for an adult, should be durable – after all, it is a device that patients will use every day. So let’s choose a model made of good quality materials. Often cheap inhalers, usually imported from unreliable sources, break and lose their tightness.
A baby inhaler should have a good quality piston motor. The stronger it is, the more effective the therapy will be. Weak motors, i.e. those with low power, hinder the healing process because they have a lower compression level. This means that each procedure takes longer. However, it should be remembered that even a high-quality nebulizer will work slower if the medication cup is not changed regularly (e.g. every six months).
- Do you want to invest in a good quality inhaler? We recommend a pneumatic-piston inhaler with particle size regulation Flaem 4Neb, which is now available at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
A child’s inhaler should generate small particles and allow a short inhalation time – it is advisable to purchase a device equipped with a valve that regulates the pace of the procedure. When buying an inhaler for a child, it is worth paying attention to whether the device requires a break from work – if so, check how long this time is. Sometimes there are several sick people in the family and too long interruption of the inhaler operation will be problematic.
On Medonet Market you can buy, among others:
- Inhalator membranowy Tm-Neb Micro Mesh,
- Nebulizer – Neno Sente compressor inhaler,
- Neno Bene mobile nebulizer.
They are easy to use, and thanks to interchangeable masks, they can be used by both children and adults.
It is recommended to start such therapy as soon as mild or only developing inflammation appears. Thanks to the device, it is easier to fight and alleviate the symptoms of the sick, even in the youngest. What’s more, many children find it fun to use an inhaler.
Effective nebulization can be said when a sufficiently large amount of the drug reaches the upper and lower respiratory tract. For this to happen, the child should be sitting, reclining or standing. In the case of infants, a reclining position will be the most appropriate. During the procedure, do not bend the child’s head to the chest, and make sure that it is calm and does not cry beforehand.
Learn the facts about asthma
Children’s inhalers and children’s nebulizers – these terms are often used interchangeably. Both the first and the second device are designed to heal by generating a special mist. However, the nebulizer is not exactly the same device as the inhaler. The former is used to treat long-term illnesses; an inhaler is a small device that is used as needed.
Find out more about visiting your baby’s doctor
The content of the medTvoiLokony website is intended to improve, not replace, the contact between the Website User and their doctor. The website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Before following the specialist knowledge, in particular medical advice, contained on our Website, you must consult a doctor. The Administrator does not bear any consequences resulting from the use of information contained on the Website. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home.