Compressor Nebulizer: How to Choose the Best Compressor Nebulizer for Healthcare Facility

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Are you looking to purchase a compressor nebulizer for your practice? Of course, it can be a challenge trying to choose the right one that will fit your specialty and practice. There are several different types, models, and brands of compressor nebulizers available on the market today.

From battery-powered, electric-powered, ease of use, portability, and noise to durability, brands, warranty, price, and payment options, we have gathered all the information that you may need to help you select the compressor nebulizer that will be best suitable for your practice.

But first, let’s discuss the basics.

What is a compressor nebulizer?

A compressor nebulizer uses the surrounding air to drive a medicated mist directly into the lungs. It works by drawing in the air around you and compressing it, pushing the aerosolized breathing medication through the nebulizer mouthpiece or a mask, and delivering it directly into the lungs. These nebulizers use the flow of air in order to operate.

Compressor nebulizers are also known as compressor nebulizers, compressor nebulizer systems, nebulizer compressor machines, nebulizer compressors, and compressor nebulizer machines.

A nebulizer versus a compressor nebulizer. Is there a difference?

A nebulizer is a machine that turns a liquid breathing medication into a fine mist to be inhaled into the lungs through a mask or a mouthpiece.

A compressor nebulizer is a type of nebulizer that draws in the air around you and compresses it, creating a flow of air that can operate the nebulizer and push the medicated mist directly into the lungs through a mask or a mouthpiece.

Patients who have breathing problems or chronic lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and cystic fibrosis (CF), may require the use of a nebulizer to quickly get medication into the lungs to help them breathe better and easier. Patients of any age, including pediatrics, may need a nebulizer.

How do nebulizers work exactly? After the user places a pre-measured volume of the liquid respiratory medication into the reservoir of their nebulizer, they connect the compressor tube to one end of the nebulizer while the mask and mouthpiece are connected at the other end.³ The medication is then converted into a breathable mist via compression or vibration and is delivered through the tube and into a mask or a mouthpiece. The user will take in deep breaths so that the medication can be delivered directly into the lungs.

What kind of medication is used with a nebulizer?

Nebulizers deliver respiratory medications to adult and pediatric patients who suffer from breathing problems or chronic lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and emphysema. Nebulizers can be used to change liquid respiratory medications into a fine mist to be inhaled through a mask or mouthpiece. Common medications that may be used with a nebulizer include bronchodilators, ipratropium bromide, and budesonide formoterol:

• Bronchodilators, such as albuterol, open up the airways and are commonly used to treat asthma.
• Ipratropium bromide is also used to open up the airways.
• Budesonide formoterol is a combination medication of budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles of the airway to help open them up.

What are the different types of nebulizers and compressor nebulizers?

There are several types of nebulizers including jet nebulizers, compressor nebulizers, tabletop nebulizer systems, portable jet nebulizers, and vibrating mesh nebulizers.

Compressor nebulizers may be handheld and portable and operate by battery or electricity.

Nebulizers come in various shapes, sizes, and designs. In fact, many nebulizers for pediatrics come in fun shapes and colors. Some are shaped like animals. Some are brightly colored. They are designed this way to allow children to have a better and easier experience—one with less anxiety—when using a nebulizer.

What are the parts of a typical compressor nebulizer?

A typical compressor nebulizer generally comes with the compressor, the nebulizer, tubing, air filters, and a mouthpiece.

What are the uses and applications for a compressor nebulizer?

Compressor nebulizers are a great option for use at home. They can operate by battery or electricity, and they come in various forms and designs to help meet the specific lung therapy needs of patients with chronic lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, or bronchitis.

What should you look for when buying a compressor nebulizer?

Particle size matters. You should determine your medical condition and lung therapy needs. For nebulization, particle sizes should ideally range from 1 to 5 microns. Particle sizes of less than 1 micron will stay in the air and will not settle in the bronchial tree of the lungs. Particle sizes greater than 5 microns usually settle in the upper respiratory tract.

Compressor nebulizers may be operated via battery or electricity. Battery-powered compressor nebulizers allow for more flexibility and portability, so you should consider which would be best for your practice and workflow.

You should also consider how easy the compressor nebulizer is to use. Who will be administering the medication using the compressor nebulizer? Do you have staff with experience using nebulizers? Do you have staff who are beginners?

Do you prefer a standard model or a portable model? Some nebulizers are larger and weigh more while others are smaller and don’t weigh much at all and are handheld. Knowing where you will be using your nebulizer is an important factor to consider. The portable models allow for more flexibility; therefore, if you plan on traveling, a portable nebulizer may be a good option.

How much noise do compressor nebulizers make? Nebulizers can certainly be noisy. The larger the compressor, the louder the noise. You’ll also want to factor in if the compressor nebulizer will be used at night. So, for the best comfort of your patients, you should consider the noise level that may be produced from compressor nebulizers along with other factors.

Fortunately, some compressor nebulizers like Procare’s compressor nebulizer are made with insulated walls to help reduce the noise level. Omron’s CompAir® Compressor Nebulizer System produces sound at 52 decibels while operating, which is about the same sound as an electric toothbrush.⁷

Durability should also be considered. How long do compressor nebulizers last? If you take care of your nebulizer, it will last longer—potentially up to 5 years. Your nebulizer should be cleaned regularly to remove dust and buildup. Filters should also be changed regularly.

There are several compressor nebulizer brands to choose from as well. These include Omron, Procare, Pari Trek, Innospire, Philips, Medneb, McKesson, Ombra, and Dynarex and can cost you anywhere from $20 USD to over $200 USD.

Let’s talk warranty because it’s very important. When purchasing a compressor nebulizer, it is very important that you review the warranty for coverage on parts, repairs, and labor costs so are sure to check with the manufacturer for information on the warranty.

Are you interested in financing your compressor nebulizer or are you considering another payment option? We understand that you may have a budget that you must stay within when purchasing your compressor nebulizer. We also understand that compressor nebulizers can be expensive. Fortunately, there are payment options available. And with the Medwish.com platform, you can receive product financing and hospital project financing.

Compressor nebulizer price guide

What are the different brands of compressor nebulizers and how much do they cost?

The prices of compressor nebulizers vary between brands and models and there are several to choose from. These brands include Omron, Procare, Pari Trek, Philips, Innospire, Medneb, McKesson, Ombra, and Dynarex. Prices also vary across brands and models. 

For a McKesson Compressor Nebulizer System, you are looking to pay about $20 USD, whereas you may have to fork out about $200 USD for a Dynarex Compressor Nebulizer.

What is the Medwish.com wholesale price advantage?

With the Medwish.com platform, you can buy your compressor nebulizer at a wholesale price advantage at: https://www.medwish.com/vital-signs-monitoring/breathing-apparatus/nebulizer/

Where can you buy compressor nebulizers in bulk at a wholesale price?

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