and open up the nasal passages during a cold, enabling easy breathing .
Inhallation can also have a soothing, emollient effect on pollen and dust allergies.
Correct inhalation?
The success of inhalation depends on the selection of the correct medicine. These
can only be prescribed by your doctor. Only your doctor can
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set the correct dosage and duration of treatment. In the case of non-prescription
drugs, your pharmacist will be able to advise you.
Important factors in inhalation?
Take your time.
Assume a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Breathe the inhalant in deeply and evenly through your nose or mouth.
Hold it for 2 or 3 seconds.
Then calmly and evenly exhale.
Repeat this process until the medication is consumed (no more vapour is
generated) or the recommended duration of treatment is reached (10 - 12
minutes).
These breathing techniques should be practiced
Benefits of inhalation therapy:
With nebuliser SC 145 liquid medicines can be finely atomised. It creates a fine
mist with droplet sizes between 1 and 5 µm. Droplets of this size can penetrate the
upper and lower airways, so the active ingredients reach their destination. This
makes aerosol therapy effective and efficient. Low active ingredients, local
application and good compatibility are only some of the many benefits of inhalation
therapy.
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