Microlife Aponorm Compact NEB 100 Quick Start Manual page 5

APONORM® COMPACT
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Lower respiratory tract (Bronchia)
Here we recommend the use of the mouthpiece.
When you inhale the medicine through the mouthpiece the particles are taken directly to the lower
respiratory tract. Of course you can use the face mask as well, but in this case the particles do not
reach the lower respiratory tract directly, but rather just the bronchus. Therapy is not as effective
as when using the mouthpiece.
Use of the mouthpiece:
Take the mouthpiece between your lips and breathe in through your mouth, inhaling the medication.
Breathe out normally through the mouthpiece.
Central respiratory tracts (Chest/lung tract)
Here we recommend the use of the face mask as it reliably takes the medication to the bronchus.
Connect the mask to the nebuliser kit.
For donning the mask hold it between your thumb and index finger and place it over your mouth and
nose. Now pull the elastic strap of the mask over your head to fix the mask. When donning the
mask make sure that the medication tank is kept upright to prevent spilling of the liquid
Use of the face mask:
Don the mask so that it covers your nose and mouth and breathe in, inhaling the medication. Breathe
out normally through the mask.
Upper respiratory tract (nose/throat or throat/pharynx)
For treating throat and nose we recommend the use of the nose attachment.
However, for treating rather the throat and pharynx you should use the mask.
Connect the nose attachment or mask to the nebuliser kit.
Use of the nose attachment:
Hold the nosepiece to your nose and breathe in, inhaling the medication. Breathe out normally
through your mouth.
3. Turn the mains switch on the compressor unit to 1. The compressor
3. starts up, the nebulization process starts. The inhalation time depends
3. on the medication quantity. Always observe the medical information
3. provided by the package insert of the medication or ask your doctor or
3. pharmacist.
3. Turn on the power switch of the compressor.
3. Turn on the power switch of the compressor.
Switch the device off at the end of your therapy. Please check that the air tube does not
hold any moisture. If condensate has formed in the air tube, remove just the nebulizer kit
and switch the device on again. Leave it switched on and operating until the tube is dry on
the inside. If you store the tube with condensate or moisture inside, bacteria may
proliferate and cause an infection.
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