10. Troubleshooting
Problem/
Possible cause/remedy
question
The atomiser
1. Too much or too little medication
produces no
in the atomiser.
or too little
Minimum: 2 ml,
aerosol.
Maximum: 6 ml.
2. Check nozzle for blockages.
Clean nozzle if necessary (e.g. by
rinsing out). Then start using the
atomiser again.
IMPORTANT: Carefully pierce the
fine holes from the underside of the
nozzle only.
3. Atomiser not held vertically.
4. Unsuitable medication fluid added
for nebulisation (e.g. too viscous).
The medication fluid should be
prescribed by the doctor.
The output is
Kinked hose, clogged filter, too much
too low.
inhalation solution.
What medi-
Please consult your doctor in rela-
cations are
tion to this matter.
suitable for
As a rule, all medication that is
inhaling?
suitable and approved for device
inhalation can be inhaled.
There is inha-
This is normal and is due to technical
lation solution
reasons. Stop inhalation once the
residue in the
atomiser starts to make a notably
atomiser.
different sound.
Problem/
Possible cause/remedy
question
What should
1. On infants and children, the mask
be taken into
account when
using the
2. On children, the mask should also
device with
infants and
children?
Note: Inhalation should only be car-
ried out under the supervision of an
adult and with their assistance and
the child should not be left alone.
Why should
There are two reasons for this:
the atomiser
1. To ensure a therapeutically effec-
be replaced
regularly?
2. Regularly changing the atomiser
Should each
Yes, this is absolutely essential for
person have
hygiene reasons.
their own
atomiser?
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should cover the mouth and nose
to ensure effective inhalation.
cover both the nose and mouth.
It is not a good idea to carry out
nebulisation on someone who is
sleeping, as in this case not en-
ough of the medication will reach
the lungs.
tive particle spectrum, the nozzle
hole must not exceed a specific
diameter. Due to mechanical and
thermal stresses, the plastic is
subject to a certain degree of
wear. The atomiser insert [9] is
particularly sensitive. This can also
alter the composition of the aero-
sol droplets, which directly affects
the effectiveness of the treatment.
is also recommended for hygiene
reasons.