New to Nebulizers

hi razzle...have been using a nebuliser for 14 years...have one for at home the afp medical and one when we go on holiday lite tourer which works on battety and cigarette lighter. Try my friend to use the nebi as little as possible.I reached a stage where I was using it every day because I was frightened of my asthma and its effects on me physically and mentally.I since started to take control of my asthma and incresed my walking and breathing exercises and I am taking contrlol and rarely using my nebuliser....want any support with breathing exercises,diet and relaxation tips for asthma ...give me a call...be happy groovey

hi razzle i havent heard of a nebuliser being used for allergy sinus issues...only lung conditions......but here in uk the doctors dont like daily use of nebulisers as you can become immune..but dont worry there are so many other ways of easing asthmA SYMPTOMS.My doc sent me for allergy tests and i was amazed at results...pork, apricots,cheese[except goats] wheat ,bran,milk[except goats] butter, cream,all household cleaning products[now use ecofriendly].i dont use any perfumed products on my body and the results after a month were amazing.As for exercise..i was a champion swimmer until asthma started at 40 [after a serious allergic reaction to a hornet sting]and i couldnt swim a length without wheezing.Did very little for years cause i was afraid of having a bad attack put weight on and got really bogged down with asthma.Joined a discussion group/exercise class and have over last year made big strides in getting fit.Now walk 2 miles every day and swim 1/2 mile 3/week...still get wheezie but not afraid any more..stress and worry can cause asthma so try and stay cool.just do a little exercise as often as possible..just walking around the block will do..build up not by distance but by the speed you walk.if its cold cover face with a scarf and if very hot drink ice cold water.Try and breathe from way down in the tummy...hold for 5 seconds exhale for 5 seconds..repeat 5 times...slowly increase to holding breathe for 10 seconds and exhaling for 10 secs repeat up to 10 times...you must take your time and not rush because if you start to struggle you will become even more anxious...just do what you can.I eat plenty of veg in many delicious forms..make own soup...watercress, red pepper and chill, butter squash..you name it i make it..full of antioxidants that clear the sysyem..try roasting vegs with garlic and honey delicious and good for clearing the lungs and sinuses and eat lots of white meat...turkey, chicken and keep off fast foods.cranberries,blueberries,strawberries...in fact any dark coloured berries are fantastic in detoxing the body...only need 10 berries to do the job..cant get it fresh use concentrated fruit juice diluted with water..try a facial stem for sinuses...boiling water in a boil..add menthol crystals...allow to dissolve ..stick head over bowl and cover head with towel...keep eyes shut...breathe fumes for as long as is comfortable...hope i have been of help..if you want soup recipes or a more comprehensive exercise breathing plan let me know tell me age ,weight/height ratio will mail them....be healthy and happy ...groovey.

I have been using the Omron Com Air Elite Nebulizer System for about five years.  I am actually on my second one, I broke my first one after a couple of years.  It is the small compact one that you can plug in and use in the car and it also has a battery back.  It works much faster than the old, larger one that I had in the beginning.  They sell for less than $100.00.  I've been very pleased with this system.  It gives me a very secure feeling knowing that I can use it anywhere.

Good luck!

Carla

Groovey,

Yes, that would be great - I'd love to learn some specific exercises to help my Asthma.  Thanks,

hi razzle...sorry if i worried you about over using nebuliser.here in uk doctors are very strict with the use of nebs and steroids and monitor patients very closely and look to using massage and physio to ease symptoms.....which we asthma sufferers can get for free on the nhs[national health system] we are so luck in uk. use your nebby if you get into real difficulty but try and partner it with daily breathing exercises which i will send soon...be happy groovey

A very good question Razzle and I'm glad you had the courage to ask. I'm thinking about getting a new more portable nebulizer myself and there are quite a lot out there! and your doctor was right some are better than others as in the old saying. Hope your doing better Razzle and my prayers and well wishes to you...........
Keep us posted razzle.............