Recently, there has been a high incidence of respiratory diseases, and many children require nebulization treatment, especially those with Mycoplasma pneumonia, who often require meticulous home care.

Nebulization therapy has the advantages of rapid onset, low dosage, minimal side effects, and suitability for various age groups. Many parents also provide nebulization therapy for their children at home. But what if the child cries and doesn't cooperate with nebulization? What preparations and precautions are needed for nebulization therapy for children at home? Can the child drink water after the atomization is over? Nursing experts from Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University will provide detailed answers for parents.

What should I do if my child cries and doesn't cooperate with nebulization?

One way is for younger infants and young children, parents can try to use games to make their children receive nebulization. For example, first fill an appropriate amount of salt water into the nebulizer, and parents and other children will demonstrate and inhale one by one to attract the baby's curiosity. After the baby is not so repulsive, they can switch to formal medication for nebulization. For older children, try every means to do a good job of communication and comfort.

Secondly, if the child is crying heavily, nebulization can be temporarily suspended until the child's breathing is stable and quiet before proceeding with nebulization inhalation.

Thirdly, if the child fails to cooperate despite multiple attempts, it may be considered to do so while the child is asleep.

What preparations should be made before atomization?

Try not to eat food for half an hour before nebulization to avoid vomiting or aspiration caused by aerosol irritation.

If a child has oral and nasal secretions, food residue, etc., it should be cleaned up in a timely manner to keep the child's respiratory tract unobstructed.

Do not apply oily face cream to children before atomization to reduce drug absorption on children's facial skin and cause skin allergy.

When atomizing, sitting position, semi sitting position, or lateral lying position can be used to avoid supine position. Infants and young children can also use hugging position.

What are the precautions during the atomization process?

The nebulized medication cup should always be kept vertically upwards, with a tilt angle not exceeding 45 degrees, to prevent the medication from overflowing from the cup and affecting the treatment effect.

First, turn on the atomizer switch and wait for the mist particles to evenly spray out. Then, gently cover the child's mouth and nose with the atomizer mask. The distance between the atomizer mask and the face should not exceed 1 centimeter or be placed lightly on the child's face, without the need to tighten it tightly. Also, be careful not to cover the ventilation holes of the mask to avoid affecting the child's breathing.

It is best to perform nebulization in a quiet state for children. Older children can use mouth to mouth and nose to exhale (hold their breath for 1-2 seconds after inhaling through the mouth, and then slowly exhale through the nose), while infants and young children can use calm breathing.

The duration of nebulization treatment is approximately 10 minutes, depending on the dosage. If there is coughing or breathing difficulties during the process, nebulization should be stopped immediately. Observe whether the symptoms of coughing and breathing difficulties in the child have improved, and seek medical attention promptly depending on the situation.

What are the nursing points after the atomization is completed?

Firstly, after the atomization is completed, please help the child wash their face and rinse their mouth in a timely manner. Infants and young children can drink or eat to reduce the deposition of drugs in the mouth and throat. After inhaling hormone drugs through nebulization, it is especially important to rinse your mouth with clean water or drink moderate amounts of water. For young children who cannot rinse their mouths, they can use cotton swabs or cold boiled water cotton balls to wipe their mouths, or receive oral care.

Secondly, for children with high levels of respiratory secretions, 1-2 hours after nebulization treatment, they can gently pat their back to promote the discharge of secretions.

How to clean and store the 05 atomizer?

The nebulizer inhaler should be dedicated to a specific person to avoid cross infection.

After atomization is completed, gently rotate the atomizer to separate the atomization mask, atomization cup, and connecting tube.

Clean the nebulizer mask and nebulizer cup with clean water, and be careful not to clean the connecting pipes as they are not easy to dry. After cleaning, control the moisture and place it in a clean and ventilated place to air dry naturally. Then reassemble the atomizer and store it in a clean packaging bag.