There are three types of nebulizer: jet, ultrasonic and mesh.
The nebulizer is the part of the system that changes the medication into a fine mist. The compressor provides a flow of air to the nebulizer, enabling it to create the mist.
The SideStream nebulizers are highly efficient and can be used to nebulize most commonly prescribed respiratory medications.
SideStream nebulizers are proven to consistently deliver a high-quality aerosol.4
Our SideStream Plus diamond jet technology is combined with a low-resistance valve to boost aerosol delivery, so your medication is delivered with easier inhalation using less pressure.
Disposable
Replace after 2 weeks of use.
Reusable
Replace after 6 months of use.
Grain of sand
(90 microns)
Human hair
(50 microns)
Aerosol particle
(5 microns)
The compressor is a pump that draws in air and blows it out at high pressure into the jet or ultrasonic nebulizer to produce a fine mist of medication that can be inhaled.
A compressor is electrically powered by the power outlet in your home or, if it is a portable compressor, it may also have a separate battery or charger.
DISCLAIMER:
Information on this website is information only and should not replace the advice of a physician.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] webmd.com. Asthma/guide/home-nebulizer-therapy#1. Accessed October 2017.
[2] Versus predecessor Aeroneb Go.
[3] Using 2.5ml Salbutamol
[4] Shah P.L, Scott S.F., Geddes D.M., Conway S., Watson A., Nazir T., Carr S.B., Wallis C., Marriott C., Hodson. M.E. An evaluation of two aerosol delivery systems for rhDNase. European Respiratory Journal, 1997 10; 1261-1266.
[5] ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. PMC/articles/PMC1765861/pdf/v052p000S4.pdf