Types of Breathing Machines
If
a person struggles to breathe on their own, a respiratory machine can be used
to help facilitate their breathing and provide the oxygen they need.
Definition:
A
breathing device may be a piece of kit that facilitates inhaling the case of
low oxygen levels within the bloodstream. It aids the body to overcome the
inability to breathe normally, such as during respiratory failure. Many people
suffer from afflictions such as asthmatic conditions, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive
lung disease. Breathing machines help the victim of lung problems carry on a
more normal life by aiding the person as needed.
Asthma Nebulizers
Asthma
nebulizers help people who suffer from asthma by delivering liquid medication
via a mist, which is inhaled into the lungs through this machine. Nebulizers
are used in the home and are effective in delivering asthma medications to
adults and children. Physicians prescribe the nebulizer machine, which usually
is covered under insurance.
Ventilator
A
ventilator also referred to as a breathing machine or respirator, helps
patients breathe by providing pure oxygen to their lungs through a breathing tube placed into the mouth or trachea. They are required whenever an individual
cannot breathe on their own due to illness, injury, or recent surgery.
Ventilators are often used in both hospitals and long-term care facilities and
require close monitoring.
C-PAP Breathing Machines
Sleep
apnea is a dangerous condition in which the person does not receive enough
oxygen while sleeping. This can be caused by a short neck or an anatomically
blocked airway caused by an enlarged pharynx. A C-PAP (continuous positive
airway pressure) breathing device blows air into the nose via a mask, which
successively keeps the airway open and aids within the absorption of oxygen.
BiPAP Breathing Machine
A
bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine is similar to a CPAP machine.
It can also be used for treating sleep apnea in addition to other respiratory
issues such as pulmonary oedema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or
respiratory failure without resorting to more invasive forms of treatment. The
main difference between BiPAP and CPAP is that BiPAP provides both an inhale
pressure and an exhale pressure while monitoring breathing.
Oxygen Concentrator
The
oxygen concentrator delivers pure oxygen via a mask or nasal cannula, a small
pronged tube that is placed in both nostrils. It may be used for oxygen therapy
and in hyperbaric chambers. Oxygen therapy delivers pure oxygen into the lungs
and heart of the person and raises it to a level that will aid the person by
giving a sense of wellbeing.
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