using nebuliser
My husban has very severe copd and pneumonia and lots of excaberatiins a. hospital stays. When in hospital given enbuliser which helps gett mucus up. He now struggle to do this bsecuase reduce lung volume,. Should he have one at home.
I’ve had COPD for several years now after being hospitalised with pneumonia. I was recommended one for home use by the UK hospital. They’re readily available here online, I got mine in the local Boots store, around £50. It’s the same machine that my doctor uses. I get Salbutamol 2.5mg ampoules on prescription. At times of exacerbations, it’s a lifesaver ruling out the need for A & E or visits to the doctor. I couldn’t do without it.
I’m just getting over a bad bacterial infection atm (common this time of the year UK) for which I’m prescribed an emergency rescue pack of antibiotics and steroids to keep at home. The first pack didn’t work this time and my doctor called me in and prescribed another pack with a different antibiotic which seems to be working. The UK NHS is amazing.
My thoughts go out to you and your husband.thnaks for your information very helpful. Live in nz and our helath system if like NHS, so great,
Newsome/3 HI there from the US. I too was prescribed a nebulizer for home use many moons ago. Only had to use it from time to time when I got any lung illness of course. Now though I use it multiple times a day for my daily medications. Yes, the doctor has to prescribe the medication of course. My medications are different then
, but serves the same purpose, pending on each person condition. I have 3 medications 2 that help open the lungs and one that help loosen the mucus. It has been a life saver for me! I also purchased a little rechargeable nebulizer to have in the automobile if I ever need it while out and about, keeping the medications in my hand bag or on my person for they are temperature sensitive to heat and cold. Purchased online works great when needed. Hope this is helpful Hi dltld. Thanks for the reply to newsome/3, hope they get themselves sorted. Knowledge is everything here.
I’m interested in the 3 medications you’re taking, can you give any detail please? Sounds helpful. The salbutamol I take in my nebuliser is just the same as what’s in the standard blue pump.
I have reduced lung capacity due to the removal of upper third right lung surgery to remove a tumour. It was planned to be a 2 hour computer operation but it was found that the lungs were still inflamed due to a previous Covid attack which nearly finished me off. So they had to go in and butcher it out from behind for 5 hours during which my kidneys failed. I was totally fit and healthy before all this but it’s taught me to make the most of every moment of every day.
To be honest, I’ve only got myself to blame. Working in a polluted environment with dangerous chemicals - not wearing a mask! Carrying on working when I had bronchitis (self employed) and not taking antibiotics then ending up in hospital fighting pneumonia.
But I guess all of us here just have to make the best of it all the best we can. The help and info given on this site makes a big difference.
Hey,
. As always, hindsight is 20/20. There are probably lots of reasons you didn't think to wear a mask, including (I am guessing) a lack of experience with the potential consequences. There is no point in beating yourself up. Others might never have developed your health conditions after working in the same environment. I am glad you are here to tell us about the surgery and that you are making the best of your situation. Please know we're here for you whenever you need us. This is a pretty awesome community. We're thrilled you are finding the resources helpful and that you have become part of that support system for others. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member) and Newsome/3 , no problems sharing with you, keep in mind we are all different though. This is for the nebulizer: Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution 0.083% 2.5mg/3ml 1 vial 2twice daily, can use a 3rd time if needed. Then there is sodium chloride inhalation solution 0.9% 3ml vial. This one can be used by itself or combined with the albuterol. The other nebulizer medication I use is Budesomide Inhalation Suspension 0.5mg / 2m;. using only 1ml in the morning and 1ml at night, (split the vial). This particular suspension is used in conjuction with Stiolto Respimat inhalation spray, This takes place of Trelegy for I was not able to use the Trelegy. Finally I have for emergency times a Albuterol Sulfate HFA inhalation aersol (emergency inhaler). If I get in to much trouble an oral steroid is prescribed.
Another thing I would like to bring up to the both of you and others that might read this post is Enviroment. Yes, my home. I find that to much humidity or not enough with in my home causes breathing issues, making it harder. The American Lung Association recommends 40% humidity and this is what I was able to achieve. How? I purchased a small hygrometer 3"x3" about, this made it possible to check the humidity level through out my home. Then it was time to adjust. On the humid days in the State of Georgia where I live we have a Dehumidifier and on those dry days we use a humidifier(s). I do very well with in the range of 43% to 47%. My husband has even notices a difference in breathing and he has no lung problems. This has been a big help, as seasons change it takes a couple days to get things set up to work right, but its is worth it. Another thing we purchased was an air purigier, this helps removed dust and other allergens from the air with in the home. Wow when we first changed the filter as recommend in 5 months it was horrible, we are now checking it every 2months. Keep any filters in your furnace or airconditioner clean, change monthly if possible, this is also very helpful. I don not always follow this exccept through high allergy season, but if going outside with wind and or rain, try wearing a mask to keep pollens and daunwanted dampness out. Cover during coller weather also, the cold contracts your tubes and lungs making it harder to breath.
Hope this can be more helpful to you all, sorry for the book LOL Doris
