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HOW TO WASH AND CLEAN NEBULIZER PARTS
Owning a nebulizer means that you’ll need to perform some basic cleaning and maintenance to
keep it in working order. Compressor filters eventually become dirty and channels get clogged.
Also, the tubing, masks, and mouthpieces will degrade over time. It’s essential to clean your
nebulizer, replace parts, and check for dysfunctional components to make the most of your
nebulizer treatments. Here are some of the basics:
• Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning your nebulizer, parts, and accessories.
• Do not use nebulizer masks longer than recommended, even if they seem fine. Some
accessories, like disposable masks, are meant to be thrown away after 5 to 7 uses, while regular
child and adult nebulizer masks are meant to be used for up to 6 months. Plastics degrade over
time, and your treatment benefits may decrease with a mask used longer than directed. Upon
replacement, make sure to purchase a mask that’s compatible with your nebulizer.
• Change the nebulizer filter as recommended in your owner’s manual, or when it appears gray
or dirty. Failure to change the filter will make your compressor unit work harder than it should
and will eventually cause it to fail.
• Clean the outside of the tubing and replace it when recommended.
• Replace any part or accessory that appears cracked or worn.
• Keep extra tubing, mouthpieces, and masks on hand in case they become damaged or worn.
STERILIZING YOUR NEBULIZER PARTS AND EQUIPMENT
John Bunn
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JB0112-070 Neb-u-Tyke
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Neb-a-Doodle
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Nebulizer Compressor
Nebulizer Compressor
Tubing
Reservoir
Tube
Mouthpiece
Medication Cup
T Adapter
Adult Mask
Pediatric
Mask
The nebulizer shown above is for reference only; you probably don’t use all the parts shown in this
illustration.
To ensure your safety and increase the effectiveness of treatment, it’s very important to keep your
nebulizer system clean. You’ll need to perform some maintenance after each use, so set aside a few
extra minutes after each treatment. Following the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions after each
use will prevent any remaining medication in the cup from drying out, which can result in the device
not nebulizing effectively. Once a week, your nebulizer will need to be more thoroughly sterilized.
Consider the following nebulizer cleaning tips. Keep in mind that some manufacturers’ instructions
may differ, so always check your manual before cleaning your nebulizer for the first time.
