As a parent, you are very aware of your child’s health and needs. From every little sign such as a slight cough, you know when your child is ill. However, the signs of needing a pediatric nebulizer can easily be undetected.
You may need to get a nebulizer for your child if they have a respiratory disorder like asthma and requires breathing assistance. Other conditions that may require a nebulizer include chronic bronchitis, infection of the upper respiratory tract, COPD, and allergies.
Signs Your Child Needs a Nebulizer
Consider talking to your doctor about a nebulizer device if your child experiences one of the following symptoms:
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid breathing
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Delayed recovery from bronchitis
Signs of asthma or respiratory disorders may vary greatly due to varying daily or seasonal triggers. It’s best to consult your doctor as soon as you notice any symptoms to prevent asthma attacks and damage to your child’s growing lungs. Often times doctors prescribe nebulizers for a breathing treatment.
How do Nebulizers Work?
Nebulizer machines work a little similar to inhalers by administering medicine into the lungs for respiratory relief. However, if your child is too little or afraid to use an inhaler they have the option of using a pediatric nebulizer, which makes treatment a lot easier.
Nebulizers atomize liquid medicine into an inhalable gas form. Along with being easier to inhale, children’s nebulizers cause the medicine to dissipate into the lungs faster, to enter the bloodstream quicker and provide relief sooner.
Compressor nebulizers are the most popular type of breathing treatment for children because they provide a source of compressed air for aerosol therapy. It’s used with a jet (pneumatic) nebulizer to produce medicated aerosols for inhalation for pediatric patients.
Receiving a Nebulizer Through Insurance
Most insurance companies provide reimbursement for many pediatric nebulizers. Just use our quick and easy online form to see if you qualify and we will take care of the rest. We will contact your doctor and insurance provider, and we quickly ship directly to your front door. Why wait? Take the steps toward helping your child breathe easier now.
Information provided on the PediaCare Medical blog is not intended as a substitute to medical advice or care. PediaCare Med recommends consulting a doctor if you are experiencing medical issues or concerns.