Xopenex Inhaler vs. Nebulizer

[shimmereestar]

I posted this in the family section as well but I would like some insight from ya'll as well. We were given a prescription for xopenex inhaler with spacer to use when we are away from home for long periods of time and can't use the compressor. Does anyone else use the inhaler at times? Is it less effective than using the compressor? I've only used it a couple of times because I'm not sure how effective it is.

 

[shimmereestar]

I posted this in the family section as well but I would like some insight from ya'll as well. We were given a prescription for xopenex inhaler with spacer to use when we are away from home for long periods of time and can't use the compressor. Does anyone else use the inhaler at times? Is it less effective than using the compressor? I've only used it a couple of times because I'm not sure how effective it is.

 

[shimmereestar]

I posted this in the family section as well but I would like some insight from ya'll as well. We were given a prescription for xopenex inhaler with spacer to use when we are away from home for long periods of time and can't use the compressor. Does anyone else use the inhaler at times? Is it less effective than using the compressor? I've only used it a couple of times because I'm not sure how effective it is.

 

[shimmereestar]

I posted this in the family section as well but I would like some insight from ya'll as well. We were given a prescription for xopenex inhaler with spacer to use when we are away from home for long periods of time and can't use the compressor. Does anyone else use the inhaler at times? Is it less effective than using the compressor? I've only used it a couple of times because I'm not sure how effective it is.

 

[shimmereestar]

I posted this in the family section as well but I would like some insight from ya'll as well. We were given a prescription for xopenex inhaler with spacer to use when we are away from home for long periods of time and can't use the compressor. Does anyone else use the inhaler at times? Is it less effective than using the compressor? I've only used it a couple of times because I'm not sure how effective it is.

 

[tara]

I love my xopenex inhaler for that very reason. I do three treatments a day. When I miss that middle treatment (it's rare) I use the xopenex inhaler and it works great to relieve chest tightness. I prefer to use xopenex nebs during my vest because it's a more effective treatment, as I don't like dry vesting and of course one puff on the inhaler is not going to replace CPT. But it does relieve the tightness. I keep mine in my purse. I rarely use it, but it's great when I need it.

But I'm wondering, how can a 5 months old effectively use an inhaler the same way an adult does? To be honest even most adults use inhalers improperly. You should empty your lungs completely, then inhale deeply, but slowly. Is there another apparatus attached to the spacer for infants?

 

[tara]

I love my xopenex inhaler for that very reason. I do three treatments a day. When I miss that middle treatment (it's rare) I use the xopenex inhaler and it works great to relieve chest tightness. I prefer to use xopenex nebs during my vest because it's a more effective treatment, as I don't like dry vesting and of course one puff on the inhaler is not going to replace CPT. But it does relieve the tightness. I keep mine in my purse. I rarely use it, but it's great when I need it.

But I'm wondering, how can a 5 months old effectively use an inhaler the same way an adult does? To be honest even most adults use inhalers improperly. You should empty your lungs completely, then inhale deeply, but slowly. Is there another apparatus attached to the spacer for infants?

 

[tara]

I love my xopenex inhaler for that very reason. I do three treatments a day. When I miss that middle treatment (it's rare) I use the xopenex inhaler and it works great to relieve chest tightness. I prefer to use xopenex nebs during my vest because it's a more effective treatment, as I don't like dry vesting and of course one puff on the inhaler is not going to replace CPT. But it does relieve the tightness. I keep mine in my purse. I rarely use it, but it's great when I need it.

But I'm wondering, how can a 5 months old effectively use an inhaler the same way an adult does? To be honest even most adults use inhalers improperly. You should empty your lungs completely, then inhale deeply, but slowly. Is there another apparatus attached to the spacer for infants?

 

[tara]

I love my xopenex inhaler for that very reason. I do three treatments a day. When I miss that middle treatment (it's rare) I use the xopenex inhaler and it works great to relieve chest tightness. I prefer to use xopenex nebs during my vest because it's a more effective treatment, as I don't like dry vesting and of course one puff on the inhaler is not going to replace CPT. But it does relieve the tightness. I keep mine in my purse. I rarely use it, but it's great when I need it.

But I'm wondering, how can a 5 months old effectively use an inhaler the same way an adult does? To be honest even most adults use inhalers improperly. You should empty your lungs completely, then inhale deeply, but slowly. Is there another apparatus attached to the spacer for infants?

 

[tara]

I love my xopenex inhaler for that very reason. I do three treatments a day. When I miss that middle treatment (it's rare) I use the xopenex inhaler and it works great to relieve chest tightness. I prefer to use xopenex nebs during my vest because it's a more effective treatment, as I don't like dry vesting and of course one puff on the inhaler is not going to replace CPT. But it does relieve the tightness. I keep mine in my purse. I rarely use it, but it's great when I need it.
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<br />But I'm wondering, how can a 5 months old effectively use an inhaler the same way an adult does? To be honest even most adults use inhalers improperly. You should empty your lungs completely, then inhale deeply, but slowly. Is there another apparatus attached to the spacer for infants?

 

[shimmereestar]

She has a little duck mask that attaches to the spacer. We hold the mask over her nose and mouth for 6 breaths then wait 20 seconds and do it again. We also use the mask when she is doing the compressor. I'm not sure how much medication she is actually getting but I guess that's why we do it 4 times a day<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

She has a little duck mask that attaches to the spacer. We hold the mask over her nose and mouth for 6 breaths then wait 20 seconds and do it again. We also use the mask when she is doing the compressor. I'm not sure how much medication she is actually getting but I guess that's why we do it 4 times a day<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

She has a little duck mask that attaches to the spacer. We hold the mask over her nose and mouth for 6 breaths then wait 20 seconds and do it again. We also use the mask when she is doing the compressor. I'm not sure how much medication she is actually getting but I guess that's why we do it 4 times a day<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

She has a little duck mask that attaches to the spacer. We hold the mask over her nose and mouth for 6 breaths then wait 20 seconds and do it again. We also use the mask when she is doing the compressor. I'm not sure how much medication she is actually getting but I guess that's why we do it 4 times a day<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

She has a little duck mask that attaches to the spacer. We hold the mask over her nose and mouth for 6 breaths then wait 20 seconds and do it again. We also use the mask when she is doing the compressor. I'm not sure how much medication she is actually getting but I guess that's why we do it 4 times a day<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Juliet]

I think the Xopenex nebs are much better than the inhaler. Back before I had a travel compressor if I was only going to be gone for a few days I'd skip schlepping the big compressor and use the inhaler. I'd always seem to come home with a tightened chest and more congestion than when I left if I did that. The nebs are so much better. But if you're out and about and get stuck with a spell of chest tightness (or extreme nerves which makes you wheeze - like if you need to make a very important & critical presentation in front of a BIG room of tough colleagues who you just KNOW aren't going to like what you have to say!) the inhaler is a lifesaver! I keep mine in my purse.

 

[Juliet]

I think the Xopenex nebs are much better than the inhaler. Back before I had a travel compressor if I was only going to be gone for a few days I'd skip schlepping the big compressor and use the inhaler. I'd always seem to come home with a tightened chest and more congestion than when I left if I did that. The nebs are so much better. But if you're out and about and get stuck with a spell of chest tightness (or extreme nerves which makes you wheeze - like if you need to make a very important & critical presentation in front of a BIG room of tough colleagues who you just KNOW aren't going to like what you have to say!) the inhaler is a lifesaver! I keep mine in my purse.

 

[Juliet]

I think the Xopenex nebs are much better than the inhaler. Back before I had a travel compressor if I was only going to be gone for a few days I'd skip schlepping the big compressor and use the inhaler. I'd always seem to come home with a tightened chest and more congestion than when I left if I did that. The nebs are so much better. But if you're out and about and get stuck with a spell of chest tightness (or extreme nerves which makes you wheeze - like if you need to make a very important & critical presentation in front of a BIG room of tough colleagues who you just KNOW aren't going to like what you have to say!) the inhaler is a lifesaver! I keep mine in my purse.

 

[Juliet]

I think the Xopenex nebs are much better than the inhaler. Back before I had a travel compressor if I was only going to be gone for a few days I'd skip schlepping the big compressor and use the inhaler. I'd always seem to come home with a tightened chest and more congestion than when I left if I did that. The nebs are so much better. But if you're out and about and get stuck with a spell of chest tightness (or extreme nerves which makes you wheeze - like if you need to make a very important & critical presentation in front of a BIG room of tough colleagues who you just KNOW aren't going to like what you have to say!) the inhaler is a lifesaver! I keep mine in my purse.

 

[Juliet]

I think the Xopenex nebs are much better than the inhaler. Back before I had a travel compressor if I was only going to be gone for a few days I'd skip schlepping the big compressor and use the inhaler. I'd always seem to come home with a tightened chest and more congestion than when I left if I did that. The nebs are so much better. But if you're out and about and get stuck with a spell of chest tightness (or extreme nerves which makes you wheeze - like if you need to make a very important & critical presentation in front of a BIG room of tough colleagues who you just KNOW aren't going to like what you have to say!) the inhaler is a lifesaver! I keep mine in my purse.