Nebulisers

7) Maintenance of a nebuliser

  • Check with your supplier how often you will need to renew all the disposable pieces (e.g. mouthpiece, mask, tubing, chamber).
  • Change the filters in the compressor / nebuliser machine. Check how often you need to replace filters. (available from manufacturer).
  • Arrange for the compressor to be serviced every year by the manufacturer or local service provider as advised by manufacturer.
  • Some Health Boards have special local arrangements for servicing Nebulisers.
  • You should be given clear instructions for your local servicing arrangements.