Troubleshooting - Beurer IH20 Mode D'emploi

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Troubleshooting

Problem/Question
The atomiser produces
little or no aerosol
Output is too low
Which medicines are
suitable for inhalation?
Some inhalation solu-
tion remains in the at-
omiser.
What special steps
should be taken for ba-
bies and children?
Inhalation with the mask
takes longer
Why do I need to re-
place the atomiser at
regular intervals?
Does each person need
their own atomiser?
Possible Cause/Remedy
1. Too much or too little medicine in the atomiser.
Minimum: 0.5 ml, Maximum: 5 ml.
2. Check that the nozzles are not blocked
If necessary, clean the nozzle (e.g. by rinsing).
Use the atomiser again.
CAUTION: Only poke implements through the fine holes
from the underside of the nozzle.
3. The atomiser is not held in an upright position
4. The medicine solution is unsuitable for nebulising
(e.g. too thick).
The medicine solution should be specified by the doctor.
Hose kinked, filter blocked, too much inhalation solution
Consult your doctor.
Essentially all medicines that are suitable and approved for
device-based inhalation can be inhaled.
This is normal and occurs for technical reasons. Stop inhala-
tion if you hear a notable difference in the noise of the atom-
iser.
1. In babies, the mask should cover the mouth and nose to
guarantee effective inhalation.
2. In children, the mask should also cover the mouth and no-
se. Nebulisation next to a sleeping person is not suitable
because insufficient medicine reaches the lungs.
Note: Children should only use the device with help and under
supervision of an adult. Never leave a child alone with the ne-
buliser.
This is for technical reasons. Less medicine is inhaled per
breath through the mask holes than using the mouthpiece. The
aerosol is mixed with ambient air through the holes in the
mask.
There are two reasons for this:
1. To guarantee a therapeutically effective particle spectrum,
the nozzle holes should not exceed a certain diameter.
Due to the thermal and mechanical stresses, the plastic is
subjected to a certain amount of wear. The nozzle attach-
ment [10] is particularly susceptible to this wear. This can
also cause changes to the droplet composition of the ae-
rosol, which has a direct effect on the effectiveness of the
treatment.
2. You are also recommended to replace the atomiser on a
regular basis for hygiene reasons.
This is absolutely necessary for hygiene reasons.
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