Open AccessThe emerging role of nebulization for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at home
Author(s) -
Deepak Talwar,
Rmpl Ramanathan,
Meena Lopez,
Rashmi S. Hegde,
Jaideep Gogtay,
Geeta Goregaonkar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_68_20
Subject(s) - copd , medicine , pulmonary disease , inhaler , intensive care medicine , inhalation , population , asthma , anesthesia , environmental health
Inhalation therapy is the cornerstone of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. However, for many COPD patients who are managed at home, nebulization therapy offers an effective alternative treatment and fulfills the gap of catering to the specific population of patients who are unable to use handheld inhaler devices appropriately. The present review highlights key aspects, namely selection of the right beneficiaries for home nebulization, available drugs in nebulized formulations for the treatment of COPD, and the importance of care, cleaning, and maintenance, which are prerequisites for ensuring successful nebulization therapy.