Healthy Notes

🌬️ Nebulisation Therapy  📌 Definition Nebulisation therapy is a method of administering medication directly into the lungs in the form of a mist (aerosol), using a nebuliser . It is commonly used for patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma , COPD , and bronchitis . 🎯 Purpose / Indications Deliver medications directly to the lungs Treat bronchospasm Loosen and remove mucus Provide moisture to dry airways Manage: Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic fibrosis Bronchitis Pneumonia (selected cases) 💊 Common Drugs Used Drug Name Category Purpose Salbutamol Bronchodilator (β2-agonist) Relieves bronchospasm Ipratropium bromide Anticholinergic Relieves bronchospasm Budesonide Corticosteroid Reduces inflammation Hypertonic saline Mucolytic Loosens thick mucus Normal saline (0.9%) Diluent Used to dilute medication 🧰 Nebuliser Components Compressor – Generates airflow ...