Asthma

💡TL;DR: Inhalers are fast and pocket‑portable; nebulizers are easier to breathe from but take 5–10 minutes per treatment. Expect home nebulizers to cost about $50–$100+ for the device, while inhalers shift most cost to medication refills. When used correctly (often with a spacer), inhalers can work

💡TL;DR: A nebulizer mask delivers prescription medicine as a fine mist so you can breathe normally during treatment. Sessions typically take 5–10 minutes and work best with an upright posture and a snug mask seal. Masks are ideal for children or anyone who cannot hold a mouthpiece; cooperative

💡TL;DR: Yes, saline is safe to nebulize when you use sterile, preservative-free 0.9% normal saline labeled for inhalation and a clean device. Hypertonic saline 3 to 7 percent can thin very sticky mucus but may increase cough, so use it only with clinician guidance. Most sessions use 3

What Is a Portable Nebulizer and Who Needs One? A portable nebulizer is a small handheld machine that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist you breathe in. It helps medicine reach deep into your lungs without special timing or coordination. Check out the TruNeb Portable Nebulizer HERE People with

💡TL;DR: The right-size pediatric mask with a snug seal gets more medicine into little lungs than a loose or adult mask. Kids under about 5 usually do best with a mask; older children can switch to a mouthpiece once they can keep a tight lip seal and breathe through

💡TL;DR: If you use a pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI), a spacer (valved holding chamber) makes each puff safer and more effective by getting more medicine to your lungs and less to your throat. Most spacers are low-cost (often $10–$40 USD) or available on prescription in some countries;

💡TL;DR: Most nebulizer treatments take about 5–15 minutes, with many finishing near 10 minutes. Faster devices (vibrating mesh) and smaller volumes finish sooner; larger fills and older jet compressors can run longer. Medication matters: bronchodilators often run 5–10 minutes, while 4 mL hypertonic saline can take closer

💡TL;DR: For most coughs, start with sterile normal saline (0.9%) in your nebulizer; it hydrates airways and helps loosen mucus with minimal risk. For thick phlegm, hypertonic saline by TruNeb (3% or 7%) can thin secretions but may briefly increase coughing; ask your clinician if you have asthma

💡TL;DR: Asthma is not an autoimmune disease; it’s a chronic inflammatory airway condition where the immune system overreacts to external triggers (like pollen, dust, smoke, or cold air). In autoimmunity, the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, which is not what happens in asthma. Treatments differ: