How to Use Nebulizer Medication for Children?
The usage of nebulized medications for children should also be determined based on the specific type. For children with severe cough, bronchitis, and other related diseases, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment with nebulized medications. Nebulized medications can relieve muscle spasms and provide significant assistance for bronchitis and severe cough. However, after using nebulized medications, there may be risks of infection and bronchial spasms.
Nebulization inhalation utilizes high-speed oxygen flow or air compressor jets to atomize the medication into a mist, which is then inhaled through the respiratory tract to achieve therapeutic purposes. Nebulization inhalation can alleviate symptoms in diseases such as bronchial asthma, acute laryngitis, and bronchiolitis. The dosage and administration method of nebulized medications for children depend on the child's disease diagnosis and the name and type of medication. Different nebulized medications have different dosages and frequencies of use based on the child's weight and condition, and cannot be determined generally.
Most of the risk factors caused by nebulized treatment are related to the adverse reactions of the medications used. These adverse reactions include allergies, headaches, anxiety, and other systemic or local side effects of β-agonists/anticholinergic drugs/hormones, etc. Therefore, the medications used must be administered carefully under the guidance of a physician, and any adverse reactions during treatment should be stopped immediately.
Individuals with respiratory diseases, especially those with wheezing, may experience bronchial spasms if exposed to cold or high-density aerosols, which may exacerbate pre-existing asthma or induce hypoxia, wheezing, dyspnea, etc., in individuals without asthma. In such cases, nebulization should be stopped immediately for observation.
When using jet or ultrasonic nebulizers, the drug concentration may increase significantly, leading to an increase in the amount of residual medication in the nebulizer at the end of treatment and an increased risk of bronchial spasms.
Nebulizers have a risk of bacterial contamination, which increases the risk of respiratory diseases. Enhancing aseptic awareness, properly handling medications, actively and effectively cleaning the nebulizer, and standardizing operational procedures can significantly reduce the risk of infection.
