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Your doctor has prescribed a liquid medication to treat your respiratory condition. To best utilize this liquid medication, he has prescribed a Drive brand compressor nebulizer. Your Drive compressor nebulizer works to convert the medication to a
Be sure that you read and understand the information in this instruction guide. By following these simple instructions and the advice of your physician, your compressor will become an effective addition to your therapeutic routine.
Statement of Intended Use
The Drive compressor nebulizer includes an AC powered air compressor that provides a source of compressed air for home health care use. The compressor is used in conjunction with a jet (pneumatic) nebulizer to convert certain inhalable drugs into an aerosol form for inhalation by a patient. The device can be used with adult or pediatric patients.
What are Compressor Nebulizer Systems Used For?
People with breathing problems, such as Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Cystic Fibrosis are often prescribed medicines that minimize or control symptoms of their disease. Compressor Nebulizer Systems are a means of delivering these prescribed medications to the lungs. These medications and the compressor nebulizer systems should be used as directed by a physician to maximize benefits. Compressor Nebulizer systems can be prescribed for use everyday or periodically as symptoms present themselves, such as the springtime when Hay Fever or Allergies are normally present.
How Does a Compressor Nebulizer Work?
Most medicines for use with a compressor nebulizer system are created in a liquid form. This liquid medication is placed in the “cup” of the nebulizer (please refer to this Instruction Guide for more information on the proper use of a nebulizer). The compressor, which is connected to the nebulizer by flexible tubing, generates a specific pressure and flow of air that essen- tially “drives” the nebulizer. The pressurized air produced by the compressor initiates the nebulizer’s ability to break down the liquid medication into a very fine mist. This mist, often referred to as an aerosol cloud, is then propelled out the nebulizer and inhaled into the lungs where the medicine is readily absorbed. Please consult your prescription for details on the amount of liquid medication that should be placed in the nebulizer. If you should have any questions about your medication or its use, please contact your physician or pharmacist.
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DRIVE PACIFICA ELITE COMPRESSOR/NEBULIZER MODEL 18070
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