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Most nebulizer treatments run 5-15 minutes. Bronchodilators like salbutamol typically nebulize in 5-10 minutes. Combination treatments with ipratropium may take 10-15 minutes. Hypertonic saline for cystic fibrosis can take 15-20 minutes. Use the duration specified by your prescriber.
Sit upright, hold the mouthpiece in your mouth (or place the mask over nose and mouth for children), and breathe normally — slightly slower and deeper than resting is ideal. Avoid rapid shallow breathing as this reduces drug deposition in the airways.
Rescue bronchodilator treatments: up to every 4-6 hours in stable patients, more frequently in acute exacerbations under medical supervision. Maintenance treatments: as prescribed, typically twice daily. Always follow your prescriber's schedule.
After each treatment: rinse the medication cup and mouthpiece with clean water. Daily: wash with warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly, air dry. Weekly: disinfect per manufacturer instructions (typically vinegar soak or boiling where applicable). Never put mesh membrane nebulizers in a dishwasher.
Sit upright in a chair for maximum lung capacity and optimal aerosol deposition. Lying flat reduces lung volume and changes how aerosol particles are distributed. For infants and young children who cannot sit upright, a 30-45 degree recline is acceptable.