Cleaning Nebulizer Equipment

After 30 minutes rinse and air dry in a cool dry place.

Cleaning nebulizer equipment. Cleaning and disinfecting your equipment is simple yet very important. You may be instructed to soak all nebulizer parts except mask tubing and compressor in one part distilled white vinegar three parts hot water for one hour do not reuse cleaning solution. Regular cleaning of your nebulizer machine also helps prevent germs and bacteria that can cause respiratory infection. Wash the equipment as directed above.

Soak the mouthpiece or mask top piece and medicine cup in a white vinegar and water solution for 30 minutes or as recommended by your device manufacturer. After each treatment rinse the nebulizer cup with warm water. Rinse shake off excess water and allow to air dry on a clean towel. Shake off excess water and let it air dry.

Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning and storage of your nebulizer machine. After each treatment rinse the nebulizer cup thoroughly with warm water shake off excess water and let it air dry. Reassemble the pieces and tubing and turn on the compressor briefly for drying. Cleaning your nebulizer machine regularly will keep the equipment from clogging and help it last longer.

Nebulizer treatment and cleaning a nebulizer changes liquid medicine into fine droplets in aerosol or mist form that are inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. At the end of each day the nebulizer cup mask or mouthpiece should be washed in warm soapy water using a mild detergent. The cystic fibrosis foundation consensus guidelines currently recommend that nebulizer equipment be cleaned disinfected rinsed and air dried between uses. Your nebulizer will also need a thorough cleaning once a week.

To ensure long term cleanliness and keep your nebulizer in good working order it s important to give it regular deep cleanings to kill any bacteria or microorganisms your normal cleaning regimen failed to kill. Here is a video demonstration for the altera and eflow nebulizers. Follow these instructions for cleaning your nebulizer. Nebulizers can be used to deliver bronchodilator airway opening medications such as albuterol xopenex or pulmicort steroid.