Guide To Treating And Preventing Asbestosis

Nebulized Medications

An effective option for ongoing treatment of asbestosis and related complications is the use of nebulized medications on a regular basis. A nebulizer is a medical device that alters liquid medications into a very fine mist or aerosol form for delivery to a patient's lungs through inhalation with a mask or mouthpiece. A nebulizer typically plugs into an electrical outlet and has a tubed mask that stems out of a compressed air machine. There is usually a cup in the mask where the nebulized medication is placed with a dropper. When the nebulizer is powered on, the mask will emit a fine mist until all of the medication has been evaporated. The length of a nebulizer medication treatment varies, but it is usually between five and fifteen minutes. The medicines used in this type of therapy for asbestosis are meant to help an affected individual cough up any bronchial secretions that may be causing discomfort or blocking their airways. Nebulized medications may also help relieve chest pain and reduce the incidence of breathlessness in affected individuals.