Nebulizers -vs- Inhalers for COPDers
The follow ing was originally published at healthcentral.com/copd on May 20, 2015 Inhaler -vs- nebulizer: which one is best for COPD One of the best ways of controlling COPD is by inhaling COPD medicine. To do this, some use an inhaler with a spacer, some use a nebulizer, and some use both. So which one is the best way to deliver COPD medicine to your lungs? To learn about inhalers, check out my post “ What is an inhaler ?” To learn about nebulizers, check out my post “ What is a nebulizer ?” Both inhalers and nebulizers allow patients to inhale a low dose of a medicine to receive a more rapid response (sometimes immediate), with fewer side effects than taking the medicine systemically. So they both work great for people with lung disease. That said, let’s delve into this subject a little deeper and compare the two. Medicine Distribution . Many studies have been done comparing inhalers with nebulizers. Most suggest that, when used properly, inhalers used with a spacer work equal...