USING YOUR NEBULIZER
Before the first use of the nebulizer of if the unit has not been used for an extended period of
time, it should be cleaned thoroughly as described in the CLeANiNg ANd diSiNFeCTioN
section of this manual.
The patient receiving treatment should be seated or slightly reclined in a comfortable position
as treatments take several minutes. Keep in mind that the nebulizer cup must remain vertical
during treatment.
1. Place the compressor unit on a flat, stable surface within operating range of the patient
and an electrical outlet.
2. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
3. Attach one end of the air tube to the tube connector at the
back of the unit, Fig. 1. Turn on the power briefly to ensure
that the unit is functioning properly and test that air is
coming through the tubing, then turn the power off.
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Disposable Nebulizer
Depending upon the individual treatment program, the disposable
nebulizer should last approximately 2 weeks. Worn out or cracked
nebulizers can affect the particle size, compromising the effective-
ness of the medication delivery.
Reusable Nebulizer
Depending upon the individual treatment program, a reusable neb-
ulizer should last approximately 6 months of once-daily use. A
reusable nebulizer must still be cleaned after each use and inspected
for cracks or other imperfections before each use.
Fig. 1