Respiratory Equipment

💡TL;DR: A pediatric nebulizer is simply a regular nebulizer with child-sized masks and quieter, easier designs so kids can breathe medicine as a fine mist. Choose a quiet, portable mesh unit with the right-sized mask to make 5–10 minute treatments calmer for infants and toddlers who can’t

💡TL;DR: Most reusable masks, cups, and tubing should be replaced about every 6 months; disposables are for roughly 5–14 uses. A mesh nebulizer’s mesh nozzle has no fixed timeline—replace it when mist output declines despite cleaning. Watch for weaker mist, longer sessions, or visible wear and

💡TL;DR: A nebulizer tubing kit is the hose, medicine cup, and mask or mouthpiece for compressor (jet) nebulizers; most kits are universal-fit and cost about $5–$15. Choose the right interface (mask for kids, mouthpiece for most adults) and standard 7 ft, latex-free, kink-resistant tubing for reliable mist delivery.

What is a nebulizer cup and how does it work? A nebulizer cup is the small chamber that holds your liquid medicine and turns it into a fine mist you can breathe in. In a typical setup, the air compressor pushes air through the tubing into the cup, which breaks

💡TL;DR: Sterile saline for nebulizers is simply sterile 0.9% sodium chloride made for inhalation. It adds moisture and thins mucus, which can ease cough and congestion, but it isn’t a bronchodilator and doesn’t replace asthma/COPD meds. Use single-use, sterile vials and a clean nebulizer. For

💡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: Replace compressor nebulizer filters every 3–6 months (or every 1–2 months with daily use or dusty air). Never wash disposable filters; a clogged or wet filter can cut mist output and strain the motor. Filters are inexpensive and model-specific; always match your device’s manual. Prefer

💡TL;DR: You can buy saline solution for nebulizers at TruNeb.com, Amazon, and over the counter at pharmacies. Hypertonic saline can cause cough or wheeze; follow your clinician’s directions and ask if a bronchodilator pre-treatment makes sense. The safest rule: use a fresh sterile vial each time and

💡TL;DR: Bivona tracheostomy tubes are soft silicone tubes that keep the airway open and come in cuffed (TTS), uncuffed, foam-cuff, and adjustable-flange options. Silicone improves comfort and flexibility, and many models can be sterilized and reused up to 10 times per manufacturer guidance. A TTS cuff deflates tight to