Questions about nebulizers

[KateCl]

<P>My 13-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed.  We have a nebulizer compressor that we don't like very much because it is quite loud.  I worry about damage to her hearing and mine, too.  Also, it doesn't seem very powerful, in that the treatments take a long time (20 mins for 5 ml of 7% saline, 10 for 2.5 ml of pulmozyme).  Are there nebulizer compressors out there that are quieter, and faster?  When you are doing these treatments (and a bunch of others, and chest therapy) multiple times a day, saving 5 or 10 minutes per treatment can really make a difference.</P>
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<P>Also, we are using translucent Pari neb cups, and you can't see when the liquid is gone.  We have to stop the compressor, take the lid off the cup, and look in there to see if she's done.  (Somehow waiting for the mist to sputter doesn't seem to work for us.  We think it has sputtered out, and the medicine is gone, but when we open up the cup, there is still a lot in there.)  Is anyone using clear reusable neb cups, and will any neb cup work with any compressor and with any medicine?  Sorry to be so uninformed, but we are new to this game.</P>
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<P>Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</P>
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<P>Thanks so much,</P>
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<P>Kate</P>

 

[KateCl]

<P>My 13-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed. We have a nebulizer compressor that we don't like very much because it is quite loud. I worry about damage to her hearing and mine, too. Also, it doesn't seem very powerful, in that the treatments take a long time (20 mins for 5 ml of 7% saline,10 for 2.5 ml of pulmozyme). Are there nebulizer compressors out there that are quieter, and faster? When you are doing these treatments (and a bunch of others, and chest therapy) multiple times a day, saving 5 or 10 minutes per treatment can really make a difference.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Also, we are using translucent Pari neb cups, and you can't see when the liquid is gone. We have to stop the compressor, take the lid off the cup, and look in there to see if she's done. (Somehow waiting for the mist to sputter doesn't seem to work for us. We think it has sputtered out, and the medicine is gone, but when we open up the cup, there is still a lot in there.) Is anyone using clear reusable neb cups, and will any neb cup work with any compressor and with any medicine? Sorry to be so uninformed, but we are new to this game.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Thanks so much,</P>
<P></P>
<P>Kate</P>

 

[KateCl]

<P>My 13-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed. We have a nebulizer compressor that we don't like very much because it is quite loud. I worry about damage to her hearing and mine, too. Also, it doesn't seem very powerful, in that the treatments take a long time (20 mins for 5 ml of 7% saline,10 for 2.5 ml of pulmozyme). Are there nebulizer compressors out there that are quieter, and faster? When you are doing these treatments (and a bunch of others, and chest therapy) multiple times a day, saving 5 or 10 minutes per treatment can really make a difference.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Also, we are using translucent Pari neb cups, and you can't see when the liquid is gone. We have to stop the compressor, take the lid off the cup, and look in there to see if she's done. (Somehow waiting for the mist to sputter doesn't seem to work for us. We think it has sputtered out, and the medicine is gone, but when we open up the cup, there is still a lot in there.) Is anyone using clear reusable neb cups, and will any neb cup work with any compressor and with any medicine? Sorry to be so uninformed, but we are new to this game.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Thanks so much,</P>
<P></P>
<P>Kate<BR></P>

 

[Ratatosk]

We use both the pari vios and devilbiss pulmoaide compressors --- different rooms -- with pari lc neb cups. Sometimes I don't notice the sputtering, but we usually know that by 15 minutes his duo neb is done and another 10-15 minutes the pulmozyme is done. I will sometimes have him pull the neb out of his mouth or the mask away from his face to see if there's still any mist.

I have used side streams -- clear reusable -- but prefer the paris. Plus I don't think tobi can be used with those type of neb cups.

 

[Ratatosk]

We use both the pari vios and devilbiss pulmoaide compressors --- different rooms -- with pari lc neb cups. Sometimes I don't notice the sputtering, but we usually know that by 15 minutes his duo neb is done and another 10-15 minutes the pulmozyme is done. I will sometimes have him pull the neb out of his mouth or the mask away from his face to see if there's still any mist.

I have used side streams -- clear reusable -- but prefer the paris. Plus I don't think tobi can be used with those type of neb cups.

 

[Ratatosk]

We use both the pari vios and devilbiss pulmoaide compressors --- different rooms -- with pari lc neb cups. Sometimes I don't notice the sputtering, but we usually know that by 15 minutes his duo neb is done and another 10-15 minutes the pulmozyme is done. I will sometimes have him pull the neb out of his mouth or the mask away from his face to see if there's still any mist.
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<br />I have used side streams -- clear reusable -- but prefer the paris. Plus I don't think tobi can be used with those type of neb cups.

 

[xin]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>KateCl</b></i>

Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</end quote></div><br><br>I am using an "Invacare Stratos Compact" compressor with translucent cups (no idea on the brand). The compressor is loud as hell. <br><br>How do I deal with it? I watch ~20 minutes of anime at an even <i>louder</i> volume than the compressor. <br><br>In fact, I warn visiting company (if they're spending the night) that they're in for a lot of noise, starting around 07:00. <br><br>-------<br><br>As for determining whether the saline is all gone, I know that I'll always be inhaling it for a particular amount of time. If I suspect it's done, I tilt my head (and the mouthpiece) a few different ways to see if more puffs come out. <br>

 

[xin]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>KateCl</b></i>

Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</end quote><br><br>I am using an "Invacare Stratos Compact" compressor with translucent cups (no idea on the brand). The compressor is loud as hell. <br><br>How do I deal with it? I watch ~20 minutes of anime at an even <i>louder</i> volume than the compressor. <br><br>In fact, I warn visiting company (if they're spending the night) that they're in for a lot of noise, starting around 07:00. <br><br>-------<br><br>As for determining whether the saline is all gone, I know that I'll always be inhaling it for a particular amount of time. If I suspect it's done, I tilt my head (and the mouthpiece) a few different ways to see if more puffs come out. <br>

 

[xin]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>KateCl</b></i>

Please share what compressor and what cups you use, and how you like them.</end quote><br><br>I am using an "Invacare Stratos Compact" compressor with translucent cups (no idea on the brand). The compressor is loud as hell. <br><br>How do I deal with it? I watch ~20 minutes of anime at an even <i>louder</i> volume than the compressor. <br><br>In fact, I warn visiting company (if they're spending the night) that they're in for a lot of noise, starting around 07:00. <br><br>-------<br><br>As for determining whether the saline is all gone, I know that I'll always be inhaling it for a particular amount of time. If I suspect it's done, I tilt my head (and the mouthpiece) a few different ways to see if more puffs come out. <br>

 

[lizlas]

<P>KateCl</P>
<P>what are sidestreams ...I noticed people mention them alot</P>
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<P>thanks</P>

 

[lizlas]

<P>KateCl</P>
<P>what are sidestreams ...I noticed people mention them alot</P>
<P></P>
<P>thanks</P>

 

[lizlas]

<P><BR>KateCl</P>
<P>what are sidestreams ...I noticed people mention them alot</P>
<P></P>
<P>thanks</P>

 

[Ratatosk]

Sidestreams are just a brand, type of nebulizer cup. Here's what I've gotten for travel -- http://sidestreammouthpiecekit.respironics.com/

 

[Ratatosk]

Sidestreams are just a brand, type of nebulizer cup. Here's what I've gotten for travel -- http://sidestreammouthpiecekit.respironics.com/

 

[Ratatosk]

Sidestreams are just a brand, type of nebulizer cup. Here's what I've gotten for travel -- http://sidestreammouthpiecekit.respironics.com/

 

[JaneCFer]

I get what you mean, they are stinking loud! As a little kid I always wore those insulated headphones with music or something. Blocked out everything.
As for the treatments, after a while you and your daughter will get a feel for how long each treatment takes. When you stop seeing puffs, I shake it and puff a little more and once the "fog" disappears you are done.

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God bless!

 

[JaneCFer]

I get what you mean, they are stinking loud! As a little kid I always wore those insulated headphones with music or something. Blocked out everything.
As for the treatments, after a while you and your daughter will get a feel for how long each treatment takes. When you stop seeing puffs, I shake it and puff a little more and once the "fog" disappears you are done.

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God bless!

 

[JaneCFer]

I get what you mean, they are stinking loud! As a little kid I always wore those insulated headphones with music or something. Blocked out everything.
<br />As for the treatments, after a while you and your daughter will get a feel for how long each treatment takes. When you stop seeing puffs, I shake it and puff a little more and once the "fog" disappears you are done.
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<br />God bless!