Children's Hospital Colorado

How to Use a Pari Nebulizer with Mask Video

Our experts treat respiratory and sleep disorders from the common to the complex, helping children and families breathe easier.

Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Pulmonology 2021-2 Badge
Call

720-777-6181

The pediatric asthma experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado may recommend using a nebulizer to control your child’s asthma symptoms.

Does my child need a nebulizer?

Children with asthma need ongoing treatment to control their symptoms and prevent other medical problems from developing. Effectively managing asthma helps your child avoid visiting the emergency department or urgent care, stay in school and just enjoy being a kid.

Every case of asthma is unique. Our pediatric asthma experts meet with you to assess your child’s unique triggers and symptoms, make a diagnosis and discuss treatments. A nebulizer is one of several treatment options that we may suggest.

How does a nebulizer work?

A nebulizer sends a fine mist of medication into your child’s lungs to relieve asthma symptoms like wheezing and coughing. The device uses a compressor machine connected to a mask or mouthpiece.

You can use different medicines in the nebulizer. Our asthma specialists will recommend the most appropriate one for your child’s symptoms.

How to use a nebulizer

It’s important for you and your child to learn how to use the nebulizer correctly. The device is simple to use, but it takes a bit of practice.

The asthma specialists at Children’s Colorado will show you and your child how to use it.

Watch the video or download instructions on  how to use an Acorn Nebulizer (.pdf).

 

Contact the Asthma Program at Children’s Colorado

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 720-777-6181 or schedule an appointment online.

Get to know our pediatric experts.

Melanie Gleason, PA-C

Melanie Gleason, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding, MD

Pulmonology - Pediatric

Andrew Liu, MD

Andrew Liu, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Children's Colorado in the news

  • U.S. News & World Report
    Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic in our Breathing Institute ranked no. 5 in the nation
    June 15, 2021

    Our successful management of asthma, cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy in addition to our leading participation in clinical research contributed to our top U.S. News & World Report ranking.

  • CBS4
    Impact of child and teen vaping in Colorado
    August 29, 2019

    Public health agencies have identified hundreds of vaping-related respiratory illnesses across the country. Pediatric pulmonologist Robin Deterding, MD, explains the common symptoms in these cases and what all kids should know about the risks of e-cigarettes.

  • The New York Times
    The correct use of an asthma inhaler
    March 11, 2019

    William Anderson, MD, and co-director of the Multidisciplinary Asthma Clinic authored an innovative study on the correct use of an asthma inhaler. Incorporating seven critical steps, this study is one of the first of its kind.