alter the aerosol properties and may eventually affect
the efficiency of therapy. We therefore recommend
that you replace the atomiser once a year.
• When choosing a cleaning or disinfecting agent, note
the following: Only use mild cleaning or disinfect-
ant agents in the quantities recommended by the
manufacturer.
Storage
• Do not store the nebuliser in a damp atmosphere
(e.g. in the bathroom) or transport it together with
damp objects.
• Store and transport the nebuliser away from direct
sunlight.
• Store the device in a dry place, if possible in its origi-
nal packaging.
9. Disposal
In the interest of environmental protection, do
not dispose of the device in household waste.
Please dispose of the device in accordance with
EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment).
If you have any queries, please contact the appropriate
local authorities.
10. Troubleshooting
Problem/Ques-
Possible Cause/Remedy
tion
The atomiser
1. Too much or too little medicine
produces
in the atomiser.
little or no
Minimum: 2 ml,
aerosol.
Maximum: 8 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 imple-
ments through the fine holes
from the underside of the
nozzle.
The atomiser
3. The atomiser is not held in an
produces
upright position.
little or no
4. The medicine solution is
aerosol.
unsuitable for nebulising (e.g.
too thick).
The medicine solution should
be specified by the doctor.
Output is too
Hose kinked, filter blocked, too
low.
much inhalation solution.
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Problem/Ques-
Possible Cause/Remedy
tion
Which
Consult your doctor.
medicines are
Essentially all medicines that
suitable for
are suitable and approved for
inhalation?
device-based inhalation can be
inhaled.
Some inhalation
This is normal and occurs for
solution
technical reasons. Stop inhala-
remains in the
tion if you hear a notable differ-
atomiser.
ence in the noise of the atomiser.
What special
1. In babies, the mask should
steps should be
taken for babies
and children?
2. In children, the mask should
Note: Children should only use
the device with help and under
supervision of an adult. Never
leave a child alone with the
nebuliser.
Inhalation with
This is for technical reasons.
the mask takes
Less medicine is inhaled per
longer.
breath through the mask holes
than using the mouthpiece. The
aerosol is mixed with ambient air
through the holes in the mask.
Why do I need
There are two reasons for this:
to replace the
1. To guarantee a therapeutically
atomiser at
regular inter-
vals?
2. You are also recommended
Does each per-
This is absolutely necessary for
son need their
hygiene reasons.
own atomiser?
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cover the mouth and nose to
guarantee effective inhalation.
also cover the mouth and
nose. Nebulisation next to a
sleeping person is not suitable
because insufficient medicine
reaches the lungs.
effective particle spectrum,
the nozzle holes should not
exceed a certain diameter.
Due to the thermal and me-
chanical stresses, the plastic
is subjected to a certain
amount of wear. The nozzle
attachment [8] is particularly
susceptible to this wear. This
can also cause changes to
the droplet composition of the
aerosol, which has a direct ef-
fect on the effectiveness of the
treatment.
to replace the atomiser on
a regular basis for hygiene
reasons.