Aerosol Therapy

- Aerosol Therapy
  - Deposits medication directly into the airway
  - Useful in avoiding systemic side effects
  - Nebulized with oxygen
    - Handheld nebulizers discharge a medicated mist into a small plastic mask, which the child holds over the nose and mouth.
  - Metered-dose inhalers
    - Self-contained, handheld device that allows for intermittent delivery of a specified amount of medication.
  - To avoid particle deposition in the nose and pharynx, the child is instructed to take slow, deep breaths through an open mouth during the treatment.
  - For home use, an air compressor is necessary to force air through the liquid medication to form the aerosol.
  - Compact, portable units can be obtained from health equipment companies
  - Assessment of breath sounds and work of breathing should be done before and after treatments

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