How do you use a nebulizer through your mouth?

To use a nebulizer through your mouth, you'll use a mouthpiece attachment. Here's a breakdown:

Using a Nebulizer Mouthpiece

A nebulizer with a mouthpiece delivers medication directly into your lungs. Here's how it works:

1. Attach the mouthpiece: Connect the mouthpiece securely to the nebulizer cup.
2. Prepare the medicine: Add the prescribed medication to the nebulizer cup.
3. Position the mouthpiece: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, creating a tight seal with your lips around it.
4. Breathe normally: Inhale and exhale normally through the mouthpiece. Do not breathe through your nose.
5. Continue until finished: Keep breathing in and out until the medication is gone.
6. Remove and turn off: Once finished, take the mouthpiece out of your mouth. And turn off the nebulizer.
   • Reference: As mentioned in the video, after breathing in the medicine, remove the mouthpiece. And turn off the nebulizer.

Tips for Effective Use

• Make sure the nebulizer is sitting upright during use, especially with children.
• Take slow, deep breaths to ensure the medication reaches your lungs effectively.
• If you feel you may require assistance you should ask a healthcare professional.

Here's a simple table summarizing how to use a nebulizer with a mouthpiece:

Step	Action
1. Prepare the nebulizer	Connect the mouthpiece to the nebulizer cup, add medication.
2. Position the mouthpiece	Put the mouthpiece in your mouth, seal lips around it.
3. Breathe normally	Inhale and exhale normally through the mouthpiece only.
4. Complete treatment	Continue until the medication is finished.
5. Remove and turn off	Remove the mouthpiece and turn off the nebulizer.