Nebuliser

Morning everyone, 1st time posting. My Dad has COPD and has been prescribed nebuliser medicines. The dilemma is, which Nebuliser to purchase? Any advice would be appreciated.

[Jessy11]

Good morning & welcome to the forum.

If your Dad has been prescribed nebs, did his GP not give him a Nebuliser to borrow?

I have one from my GP's practice on loan but rarely use it. It's there for me if I feel I need it.

Someone will be on soon who can advise you on what make & model to purchase.

Take care 🌷

[Mocarey]

I was given one from the hospital years ago. Technically its on loan but when it eventually broke down they replaced it no bother. M

[Bevvy]

Whilst some GPs are happy to prescribe nebs for nebuliser often you have a buy them. You can get them from chemist or via sites such as Amazon. Mine is from a company called Omeron (think that how it spelt). I would recommend a portable nebuliser. Mine can run on a lead or by batteries and is much easier than traditional lead run only.

[stone-UK]

Hi

Have a look at

evergreen-nebulizers.co.uk/...

[Karelanne in reply to stone-UK]

Good Morning Stone ! I do not feel like a new member any more. This site is so cool. Hey! Stone thanks so much for your information . These devices really can help deal with COPD or can slow this disease down. I am most of the time searching for products online that can aid for our symptoms. I am on stage 3 this will help. I have realized that with out this cool site that I would not learn the important information.

This site each member can relate in one way or another. I have mention about this site to my friends that I have known for years.

In Kind Regards

Karelanne

[stone-UK in reply to Karelanne]

Hi

You only need a nebuliser if you GP prescribes the medication used, in the form of a vial.

Not every person will benefit from using one.

Many members use them for different reasons.

[jimmyg23]

Hi I bought my nebuliser from evergreen I have omron electric and omron battery both good but if I had to just buy one it would be electric one more powerful than battery which is alright if want to take in car or out a walk but to me the more powerful the better that is just my opinion so good luck on what you decide I have had mine for nearly five years and never any trouble

[knitter in reply to jimmyg23]

Hi I got my two from evergreen ...one is a big plug in and the other a small battery type.

The people in evergreen are very helpful and will advise if you ring or email.

My local chemist sells an Omron model too, but my first nebuliser was on free loan from the local hospital...but it was mains only, so I couldn't travel far then.

I only use mine in emergencies now, so I am aware if my breathing gets worse I need to get medical help.

[helingmic]

go to the consultant and ask for it to be prescribed. The NHS provides it and services it annually. If doc won't comply ask to see the pulmonary nurse and be referred to her. she will do the necessary and bring it to your dad's home.

(Why do doctors have to be reminded that they have to provide the wherewithals, if they prescrie a medicine that requires a device to use it?!)

Anyway, hope you get one soon.

I bought one at first, for £148. It gave up after 12 years and the pulmonary nurse replaced it with their own.

To service it, you call the equiplement supplier; the nurse will provide teh number. It's then just a question of exchanging the old for the new. The only thing you might want to buy, and only when you have the nebuliaser is a medicine kit, because the equipment only provides a kit that has to be changed every month. If you are OK with that, that's OK.

Hope you get yours soon,

Mic

[Hidden in reply to helingmic]

Thanks Mic, took your advice and went back to the Consultant. Upshot is Dad now has an appointment with a specialist nurse who will provide the nebuliser and show him how to use it. Thanks again and Merry Christmas

[helingmic in reply to Hidden]

swhitehead, I' so glad of your news. This is brilliant! Hope your dad gets better soon too. This is a lovely present. Happy Christmas. Mic

[Hidden]

I have a comp mist I have had it two years with no bother and some times I got to use it 4 times a day

[Hidden]

Like I said I payed I think £64.00 for mine as some doctors will supply them some will not it depend were you live it is. a post code lotto good luck check eBay for one but read the coments and Google the one you like for your dad

[seyre]

I received one from the pulmonary rehab team . They call every 12mths to service it. xx

[hullrlfc]

Hi iwas given a nebuliser on loan from my specialist at hospital acouple of years ago just change itevery time Iit needs serviceing .you should have been offered one.there are a few models of nebulisers you can buy from around 50 pounds just check on google. Dave