The first time you set up a nebulizer at home, it can feel like a lot: a buzzing machine, tubes, a tiny cup of medicine and a little one who isn’t sure about any of it. The good news is that once you’ve done it a few times, it becomes routine. Here’s a simple walkthrough to help you and your child get there.
A nebulizer turns liquid medicine into a fine mist your child breathes in. Your child’s doctor prescribes the medicine and the dose. This guide covers the general steps for a treatment at home. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and the instructions that came with your equipment, since setups vary.
Clean your nebulizer the way its manufacturer recommends. Many instructions say to rinse the medication cup and mask or mouthpiece after each treatment, shake off the water, and let the parts air dry, with a deeper clean on a regular schedule. Tubing usually isn’t washed. Replace parts as the instructions say.
Small things can make a big difference for kids:
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For a lot of kids, the mask is the hardest part. That’s why emergency clinicians with kids of their own designed the Loli-O’s Neb Pop. It replaces the mask with a real, sugar-free lollipop from Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, so your child enjoys a treat while they breathe in their prescribed medication. With the Loli-O’s Neb Pop, the mask steps above are replaced by three simple ones:
There’s nothing to wash afterward. Each Loli-O’s Neb Pop is single use by design. Keep cleaning your compressor, tubing and medication chamber following their manufacturers’ instructions.
Ready to trade the mask for a treat? See how the Loli-O’s Neb Pop works. We put the “treat” in treatment.
This article is for general information and isn’t medical advice. Always use prescribed medication and follow your child’s doctor’s instructions and the complete instructions included with your equipment and the Loli-O’s Neb Pop.