Monday, April 18, 2011

A Must Your in Travel Bag If You Are Asthmatic

You don’t need to restrict travel or isolate yourself from society because you have asthma. Urban living and climatic changes have made asthma a common occurrence. This respiratory disorder is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough and wheezing and at times when the condition worsens than blue or gray fingertips and rapid breathing are also noticed. Due to the unexpected period of recurrence asthma can be scary.

Nebulizers and inhalers are prescribed treatment for people afflicted with asthma. A nebulizer is a device that transforms liquid medicine into mist, allowing it to be inhaled through the mouth. Nebulizers are widely used to treat asthma, lung infections and breathing disorders. Usually nebulizers consist of a mask or mouthpiece, a compressor, and a machine that powers the nebulizer.

Though debates range about the use of nebulizers versus inhalers both have their benefits. Nebulizers are considered better as they can administer a variety of medicines. There are different versions of nebulizers including home nebulizers and portable or hand-held nebulizers. As asthmatic symptoms can be triggered by anything including dust, mites, animal hide or fur, allergens, pollen, stress or other factors it is always better to be prepared. A hand-held nebulizer is the best choice if one is leading an active life involving hectic travel or outdoor work.

Hand held nebulizer can be categorized depending on how they operate. Jet nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers and smart nebulizers are just some of the varieties that are available. A jet nebulizer or a mechanical nebulizer uses an air compressor that forces pressurized air down a narrow tube and through an opening, creating a vacuum which pushes the medicine out of the nebulizer.

Other types such as an ultrasonic nebulizer use soundwaves that are generated by a special crystal. The medicine flows into the crystal, which is vibrated through the use of electric current. The vibration causes the liquid medicine to turn into mist. However, not all types of medication can be used with ultrasonic nebulizers. Smart nebulizers adapt to a patient's particular breathing pattern enabling a better and efficient delivery of medication.
Handheld nebulizers are available in smart and compact versions that can be easy to carry in a baggage while traveling. Battery-powered nebulizers are also available making it easy for a person to keep this therapeutic treatment on hand. This portability of the machine is what makes it convenient for people with chronic illnesses such as asthma and cystic fibrosis to prefer these to other devices.

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