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When it comes to choosing a nebulizer for your respiratory needs, you might be considering the Airial Nebulizer Machine by Drive DeVilbiss. While it offers some attractive features, there's another option that offers more in terms of portability, performance, and overall value – the TruNeb™ Portable Nebulizer. Let's take a closer look at both devices to help you make the best decision for your health and lifestyle.
Understanding the Airial Nebulizer
The Airial MQ5700 Nebulizer is a compact, piston-driven compressor unit designed to deliver aerosol medication treatments for various respiratory disorders like COPD and asthma. It comes with a complete kit, including the compressor, disposable and reusable nebulizer kits, tubing, mouthpiece, and extra filters. While it offers some convenient features, let's see how it compares to the TruNeb Portable Nebulizer.
How Does the Airial Nebulizer Machine Stack Up?
Type of Nebulizer
TruNeb: Handheld mesh nebulizer
Airial MQ5700: Compressor nebulizer
Portability and Size
TruNeb: Ultra-compact and lightweight, easily fitting in your pocket or purse. Dimensions: 1.77in. W x 4.69in. H x 2.36in. D
Airial MQ5700: Compact for a compressor unit but still larger and less portable than the TruNeb. Dimensions: 5.35in. W x 3.54in. H x 6.69in. L – clearly much larger.
Battery Life and Capacity
TruNeb: Offers approximately an hour of battery life when fully charged, with easy charging via the chargeable base or a cable into the unit.
Airial MQ5700: No battery option; requires a power outlet for operation.
Nebulization Technology
TruNeb: Advanced mesh atomization technology with a patented honeycomb structure and high polymer diaphragm for ultra-fine mist nebulization.
Airial MQ5700: Uses a piston compressor for nebulization.
Treatment Times
TruNeb: Quick treatment times, with around a maximum of 5 minutes for a unit dose of medication.
Airial MQ5700: Treatment times may vary but are generally longer than the TruNeb. Most compressor units take between 10-15 minutes for a unit dose of medication.
Particle Size (MMAD)
TruNeb: Delivers a consistent MMAD of approximately 3 microns or less, ensuring more medication reaches the lungs.
Airial MQ5700: Particle size ranges from 0.5-10 microns. Compressor jet nebulizers tend to be on the higher end of that range.
Noise Level
TruNeb: Virtually silent operation, making it ideal for use anywhere, anytime.
Airial MQ5700: Noise level isn’t specified but it’s louder than the TruNeb because of its compressor-based design – which is not known for being quiet.
TruNeb: The Clear Winner
When comparing the TruNeb Portable Nebulizer and the Airial Nebulizer, it's pretty clear that the TruNeb mesh nebulizer is the superior choice in terms of portability, performance, and overall convenience. Its advanced mesh technology, ultra-compact size, and rechargeable battery make it the perfect solution for anyone seeking a truly portable nebulizer for on the go or at home.
With faster treatment times, ultra-fine particle size, and whisper-quiet operation, our compact nebulizer ensures that you get the most out of your medication while enjoying the freedom to nebulize whenever and wherever you need.
You don't have to settle for a bulky compressor, annoying tubing, and long breathing treatments. Its sleek design, powerful performance, and unmatched convenience make it the clear winner against the Airial MQ5700 Nebulizer.
