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Nebulizer Treatment for Chronic Sinus Infection

Nebulizer treatment is the administration of nebulized antibiotics topically. The antibiotics are breathed in through the nose to directly reach the source of the problem. Nebulizer treatment can help with chronic sinus infection.

  1. Medicines Involved

    • There are various antibiotics such as Atrovent, an inhalation aerosol, and albuterol, a bronchodilator, that can be taken in through a nebulizer. These medicines are prescribed by a medical practitioner for patients with chronic sinus infection.

    How Nebulizers Work

    • Nebulizers are mechanical compressors that supply oxygen through plastic tubings which house your medication. When the oxygen from your nebulizer mixes with the liquid medicine, it is immediately delivered through the tubes into a face mask or mouthpiece as a vapor to get your medicine quickly to your lungs.

    Who Needs a Nebulizer Treatment?

    • Nebulizer treatments are needed if you suffer from respiratory illnesses, asthma or even cystic fibrosis. While some inhalers can handle these types of illnesses, nebulizers are used in more serious forms of these illnesses.

    Dosage & Length of the Course

    • Typically, a course of nebulized antibiotics for a patient with chronic sinus infection lasts two to three weeks. Each dosing generally lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and patients need to take in two to three doses a day, depending on the drug being administered and the severity and nature of their condition.

    Ease of Use & Precautions

    • A nebulizer is an easy machine to operate and any patient can self-administer the necessary drug without any problem. Chronic sinus infection patients need to be be sure they use proper inhalation techniques while they are taking in the antibiotic.

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