How to Get Kids to Wear a Nebulizer Mask

A child experiencing asthma or an allergic reaction might require treatment with a nebulizer. A nebulizer fitted with a face mask administers misted medication to the youngster. As the child sits with the face mask on his face, he breathes the medicated mist into his lungs. Although the nebulizer can be an effective medication tool, some little ones object to the face mask. You may need to be creative to get your youngster to wear the nebulizer mask.

Instructions

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      Show your child the nebulizer equipment while it̵7;s not running. Allow your child to touch, hold and explore the equipment so she becomes familiar with it, advises Intermountain Healthcare. Put the mask on a doll or a stuffed animal so your little one can see how it works. Spending time exploring the nebulizer before using it can increase your youngster̵7;s comfort with the device.

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      Engage in a quiet activity to help your child sit still and cooperate with the nebulizer. Watching a video, reading a book or playing with quiet toys can help a little one feel more relaxed, suggests KidsHealth.

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      Sit with your child on your lap to enable you to help him with the mask and so you can snuggle closely during the treatment.

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      Allow your child to help hold the mask if she desires. Engaging your child in the process and inviting her to help may encourage more cooperation.

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      Stop the treatment temporarily if your child becomes upset. Crying interferes with the breathing process and can make the treatment less effective, warns KidsHealth. A child could also feel unpleasant side effects, such as dizziness, shakiness and nausea, advises Saint Joseph̵7;s Hospital of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Remove the nebulizer mask for approximately 5 minutes to allow your child to rest, and then start the treatment again.

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