Operation - Beurer IH25 Mode D'emploi

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Operation

CAUTION:
• Ensure that the nebuliser [11] was cleaned, disinfected and, if applicable, steril-
ised after its last use (see "Disinfecting the nebuliser and accessories", page 26).
• Follow the instructions for changing the filter contained in these instructions.
• Before each use, check that the hose connections on the inhaler [6] and the
nebuliser [11] are tight.
• Before use, check that the device is functioning correctly. To do this, switch on
the inhaler (including the connected nebuliser, but without any medication) for a
short time. If air exits from the nebuliser, the device is functioning correctly.
1 Filling the nebuliser
• Pour an isotonic saline solution or the medicine directly into the medicine con-
tainer [14]. Do not overfill! The maximum fill quantity is 8 ml.
• Only use medicines on the advice of a doctor, and ask for the appropriate inhala-
tion duration and quantity for your needs.
• If the recommended dose of the medicine is less than 2 ml, top up this quantity to
at least 4 ml using only isotonic saline solution. Viscous medicines may also re-
quire dilution. Always follow the instructions of your doctor.
2 Connecting the accessories to the nebuliser
• Connect the nebuliser [11] to the required accessory part (mouthpiece [10], nose
attachment [9] or face mask [8].
• Before commencing treatment, pull the nebuliser upwards out of its holder [2].
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• Start the inhaler using the on/off switch [4].
• A flow of spray from the nebuliser indicates that the device is functioning prop-
erly.
4 Treatment
• Inhale the nebulised medicine deeply.
Note:
During treatment, hold the nebuliser straight (vertical), otherwise the atomisation
does not work and correct function cannot be guaranteed.
Important
Essential oils, cough medicines, solutions designed for gargling, and drops for appli-
cation to the skin or for use in steam baths are wholly unsuitable for inhalation using
a nebuliser. These substances are often highly viscous and can impair the correct
function of the device and hence affect the effectiveness of its application in the long
term.
In the case of oversensitivity of the bronchial system, medicines containing essential
oils can sometimes cause acute bronchiospasm (a sudden, cramp-like tightening of
the bronchi accompanied by breathlessness). Always ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice!
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