Contents
-
news
-
Health
Due to increasing pollution in Delhi-NCR, use of nebulizer is increasing among children; Ways to reduce respiratory problems
Rising pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have increased the use of nebulizers among children who are using machines that turn liquid medicines into a fine mist, allowing them to be easily absorbed into the lungs. To take. Nebulizers are used for a variety of health conditions, including COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis, and are sometimes used in combination with inhalers. Read on to know more.
A nebulizer – a small device that turns liquid medicine into a mist to relieve breathing difficulties, is being used on many children
The rise in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR has led to the use of nebulizers among children who are having difficulty breathing. Most hospitals are filled with children struggling to breathe. Many have asthma or pneumonia, conditions that worsen when air pollution peaks every winter in the megacity with a population of 30 million people.
Delhi regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted major cities, with seasonal agricultural fires leading to increased factory and vehicle emissions. According to experts, a nebulizer – a small device that turns liquid medicine into a mist, thereby providing relief from breathing difficulties, is being used on many children.
Many children also suffer from croup – an infection of the upper airways, which causes them to narrow, making breathing difficult. Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking. According to experts, relief often comes only after vomiting.
Pollution level increased in entire NCR
As winter approaches, the thick blanket of smog and pollution that blankets Delhi-NCR makes this season particularly challenging. The resurgence of pollutants due to farm fires ahead of the festive season is once again going to make the situation worse for children with breathing problems.
Doctors say the use of nebulizers can help treat various lung diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, as well as bring regular wheezing and croup cough under control.
How does a nebulizer work?,
To properly use a nebulizer, you can sit next to the machine and breathe in the medicine through a connected mouthpiece or facemask. Due to this the medicine directly enters the lungs.
Doctors recommend always taking your medicine as prescribed. It is also important to follow your doctor’s instructions about how and when to use your nebulizer. Using the nebulizer may take about 10-15 minutes. You just need to breathe normally.
Some general instructions for using a nebulizer properly include:
- all your pieces should be clean
- Put your liquid medicine into the medicine cup
- Connect plastic tubing to liquid container and compressor
- Attach mouthpiece or mask
- Turn on the nebulizer to make sure it is misting properly.
- Insert the mouthpiece into your mouth or place the mask securely over your nose and mouth
- Breathe slowly but normally until all the medicine is gone
Get the latest news live on Times Now with breaking news and top headlines from around the world.
