13 best nebulizers

The most effective way to deliver drugs to the respiratory system is inhalation. To make the procedure at home, you must purchase a nebulizer, another name for it is an inhaler. It will help with acute respiratory diseases, in the complex therapy of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, as well as with allergies. But that the device was useful, it is necessary to choose it correctly.

How to choose a nebulizer

The essence of the nebulizer in the splitting of a liquid with a medicinal preparation in fine steam and supplying it to the respiratory organs - in the form of droplets of funds deposited in the trachea and pharynx, quickly absorbed and begins to act, bypassing the digestive system, unlike tablets.

According to the principle of splitting liquids nebulizers are divided into 4 main groups:

1. Steam work on the principle of direct evaporation of a liquid due to heat. The devices are unpopular with the medical profession - in the overwhelming majority of cases, drugs are useless with steam vaporizers, the drugs lose their medicinal properties. The devices are suitable for preventive therapy using traditional methods.
2. Compressor inhalers inject air into the tube and it is supplied to the medicament reservoir through a very narrow opening where the separation of the medicinal solution into small drops occurs.
3. Ultrasonic Nebulizers create high-frequency waves that break the fluid into a fine fraction with minimal energy loss. With this, the size of the droplets becomes so small that couples effortlessly reach not only the upper, but also the lower respiratory tract. Please note: not all drugs are suitable for use with ultrasonic nebulizers, read the instructions for the preparation.
4. Mesh nebulizers split the liquid through a vibrating membrane with a mesh. They do not affect the structure of the medicine; they create drops of a minimum size; the main drawback of devices is the highest price among such devices.

Compatibility of nebulizers with types of drugs:

Device type	Noise level, dB	Medication Access Area	Suitable drugs
Steam	Less than 50	Upper nasopharynx	Herbal decoctions, essential oils, mineral water and saline
Compressor	50-58	Upper, middle and lower parts of the nasopharynx and larynx	Mucolytics, antibiotics, hormonal drugs
Ultrasonic	5		Salt and alkaline solutions, bronchodilators, glucocorticosteroids
Mesh nebulizer	3-5		Any drugs for inhalation

Inhalers differ in body shape: they can be compact devices that run on batteries, or individual units that require connection to the electrical network, stationary devices. For children, manufacturers develop nebulizers in a bright case with funny images or in the form of a train, a whale and others that are understandable to the child.Thus, the treatment process is combined with the elements of the game.

EXPERTOLOGY experts have identified the best inhalers in the categories of compressor, ultrasound and mesh nebulizers, selected according to user feedback and ranked these devices.

Top nebulizer rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best compressor nebulizers	1	Omron Comp Air NE-C28	4 890 ₽
	2	Microlife NEB 10	2 789 ₽
	3	B.Well WN-112 K	2 450 ₽
The best ultrasonic nebulizers	1	AND UN-232	5 285 ₽
	2	Medisana USC 54100	3 920 ₽
	3	Beurer IH30	2 500 ₽
	4	Omron Ultra Air NE-U17	88 900 ₽
Top mesh - Nebulizers	1	Omron Micro Air NE-U22	11 249 ₽
	2	AND UN-233AC-M	4 933 ₽
	3	B.Well WN-114 adult	3 264 ₽
The best children's nebulizers	1	Omron Comp Air NE-C24 Kids	3 730 ₽
	2	B.Well WN-115K	2 649 ₽
	3	B.Well WN-114 child	3 875 ₽

The best compressor nebulizers

Compressor-type inhalers spray liquid preparations by supplying compressed air to a container. Their advantage is fine spraying, the preparations are delivered to the lower respiratory tract, the preparations almost do not change their structure. The devices operate from the electrical network, so the procedures are carried out near the outlet.

Omron Comp Air NE-C28

Rating: 4.9

The first in the rating is the compressor inhaler of Japanese production Omron Comp Air NE-C28, which sprays up to 7 ml of medicinal solutions for 14 minutes into pairs with particle sizes up to 3 microns transported to the bronchi and trachea. However, it does not overheat, the duration of the procedures does not affect the wear of the engine and compressor. The inhalation chamber is equipped with two valves Virtual Valve Technology (V.V.T.), which allows to spray more liquid at a time and make the treatment more effective.

Omron Comp Air NE-C28 is suitable for home use, often found in hospitals in physiotherapy rooms. Included with the device are masks for an adult and a child, a mouthpiece for oral inhalation and a nozzle for nasal inhalation - for each patient, you can choose a convenient way to introduce the solution into the respiratory tract. At the same time, the intensity of the medicinal vapor allows inhaling it in a natural way, without loss of effectiveness, including small children and people with breathing difficulties.

The manufacturer took care of the convenience of storage and attached a bag to the nebulizer, as well as 5 replaceable air filters. The device is quite heavy - 1.9 kg, but this is more stable at work.

The average price is 5 300 rubles.

Microlife NEB 10

Rating: 4.8

The Nebulizer Microlife NEB 10 ranked second for lower sputtering power - the aerosol is made up of particles up to 5 microns, but its bowl holds up to 12 ml of solution and is slightly less noisy - 53 dB. The device is compatible with many drugs, while it splits them into particles of different sizes, settling depending on the fraction in different parts of the respiratory tract, there is a regulator of the degree of dispersion. The device is powered by a 220 V electrical network.

The Nebulizer Microlife NEB 10 is equipped with a storage bag, it comes with large and small face masks for children and adults, mouthpieces for the mouth and nose, as well as replaceable filters. The device breaks down the drugs and delivers them to the trachea at a rate of 15 l / min, inhalation is possible for people with healthy and difficult breathing. The internal mechanisms are assembled soundly and reliably, the manufacturer gives a warranty on the device for 5 years.

The average price of Microlife NEB 10 - 3 900 rubles.

B.Well WN-112 K

Rating: 4.7

In third place is a B.Well WN-112 K compressor nebulizer capable of splitting any medicine for inhalation into an aerosol with a fraction of particles up to 4 microns. A feature of the device is a breath-activated camera connected to a compressor through a long 1.8-meter hose - the patient can be put in a convenient place without being tied closely to the device operating with noise at 60 dB. The flow rate of 8 l / min., Compared with the previously described models is weak, respectively, drugs can not penetrate into the lower respiratory tract - the majority of healing steam settles in the nasopharynx, helping mainly with ARD, ARVI.

The capacity of the nebulizer holds up to 13 ml of solution, which can be sprayed by the compressor for only 30 minutes. But this is enough to carry out therapeutic procedures for 1-2 patients. Moreover, the kit includes masks for babies, children and adults, for the nose and mouth, they can be sterilized in a convenient way. It is a pity that there is no bag, otherwise it is a good, good device for the treatment of upper respiratory tract and allergies.

Price B.Well WN-112 K averages 3,000 rubles.

The best ultrasonic nebulizers

Unlike compressors, ultrasonic nebulizers are less noisy, they disperse drugs better, spend less energy and time to work and rarely fail, but their main drawback is the destruction of many medicinal components, therefore, only those compatible with ultrasonic splitting should be used for inhalation with such a device solutions.

AND UN-232

Rating: 4.9

Among the ultrasonic nebulizers, the AND IN-232 inhaler is in the lead: it is compact, low-noise (45 dB), it disperses drugs up to 4 microns, creating an intensive therapeutic flow. There is only one attachment in the kit, but it is suitable for both children and adults; it is convenient to clean and disinfect it.

The average size of the fissionable particles is 4 μm; in this form, the drugs in case of normal inspiration penetrate to the lower parts of the breathing tube. By the way, for a ultrasonic nebulizer all preparations of a wide spectrum are suitable for water-based inhalation.

The peculiarity of AND UN-232 is the possibility of heating drugs or water to conduct heat inhalation treatments for rhinitis, viral diseases - the process replaces the traditional gatherings over a saucepan with steam under a blanket, as our grandmothers and mothers did. At the same time the device is protected from overheating by an effective security system.

The average price of the AND UN-232 nebulizer is 5,000 rubles.

Medisana USC 54100

Rating: 4.8

In the second place of the rating category is the compact Japanese ultrasonic inhaler manufactured by Medisana USC 54100, which weighs only 300 grams and runs on 4 AA batteries (supplied) without being tied to the electrical network. You can carry out procedures anywhere: on the road, in the country and even on a walk, it is especially convenient for people with asthma. The container holds 8 ml of liquid, which the device splits into particles of 4.8 microns at a rate of 0.3 ml / min., And the procedure can last up to a maximum of 15 minutes. Medisana USC 54100 works quietly - the noise background is only 20 dB - the best result so far in our rating.

Complete with an inhaler Medisana USC 54100 are separate masks for an adult, child, nose and mouth. You can buy a compact portable nebulizer for an average of 5,000 rubles.

Beurer IH30

Rating: 4.7

The bronze of the rating went to the German-made Beurer IH30 compact nebulizer. Its feature is the optional power supply from the outlet or from the batteries; the inhaler can be used both at home and on the street, as well as in places where it is not possible to connect to the network. In addition, it is not difficult to take it with you - the device weighs only 240 grams, and a special protective cover is provided for it as a set. The size of the particles sprayed by ultrasound is 5 microns with a spray productivity of 0.2 ... 0.5 ml / min., The device can operate continuously for up to 30 minutes. This is enough to carry out the procedure for several family members, because the capacity of the container is only 5 ml, which means that the compressor has enough time to turn it off. Capacities for drugs and replaceable masks are included.

The inhaler Beurer IH30 is equipped with an effective security system: the model is automatically turned off when the maximum procedure time is reached, but not earlier than 10 minutes is the time of complete emptying of the container. The noise level is minimal.

The average price of the Beurer IH30 nebulizer is one of the most affordable - about 2,400 rubles.

Omron Ultra Air NE-U17

Rating: 4.6

Completing the rating in the category of ultrasonic inhalers nebulizer Omron Ultra Air NE-U17, used for treatment in hospitals and at home. It can work up to 72 hours at intervals of every 30 minutes when the device automatically shuts off. Up to 150 ml of the drug can be placed in the container, while the rate of spraying is high - from 3 to 17 ml / min., And the particle size is 4.4 microns, which is suitable even for intensive therapy of diseases of the lower respiratory tube and lungs. The device works rather silently, it can be connected to the additional giving air to the equipment.

The device is equipped with a display, which induces adjustable in 11 levels of the flow rate of the drug, spray rate, operating time and reverse timer, water level, as well as possible errors in the operation of the device.

The complete set of the Omron Ultra Air NE-U17 nebulizer is rich: a mouthpiece, replaceable containers for drugs, a hose, an antibacterial filter, masks and a flask for long-term therapy.

Omron Ultra Air NE-U17 is a multifunctional device for inhalation, but at home it will be really useful only for patients with severe and chronic diseases that require intensive and special therapy, so he took only fourth place in the rating. In addition, the weight of the device - all 4 kg, and the price is 80,000 rubles.

Top mesh - Nebulizers

Mesh inhalers are the quietest among nebulizers. They break down the drugs by the air flow through the membrane, the process does not affect the structure of the preparations and has the lowest noise level.

Omron Micro Air NE-U22

Rating: 4.9

The Omron Micro Air NE-U22 portable nebulizer is mains-powered or battery-powered, its compact dimensions of 51x104x38 mm and a body weight of only 97 grams allow you to take the device with you for a walk, for a trip, yes a summer residence, for rest. Such a “baby” can work without interruption for up to 2 hours, spraying the solution to particles of 4.2 μm at a speed of 0.25 ml / min. from a 7 ml container. That is, the procedure of inhalation can be carried out by two or three people in a row, thankfully, this can be done with interchangeable nozzles: for an adult, a child, and an oral. The nebulizer works almost silently - 20 dB.

The average price of the Omron Micro Air NE-U22 is 12,000 rubles, which is the only drawback of the nebulizer.

AND UN-233AC-M

Rating: 4.8

The second in the rating membrane mesh nebulizer AND UN-233AC-M of the portable type, which can be connected to the network, and the batteries inserted. It is slightly heavier than the leader - it weighs 103 grams and measures 72x108x42 mm, but it is still convenient to take with you. And the spray fraction is much smaller - 2.1 microns, which means drugs can penetrate deeper into the respiratory tract. Noise is also increased to 50 dB, almost like a full-sized compressor nebulizer. The size of the medicine container is 8 ml and the spray rate is only 0.2 ml / min.

The kit includes 2 masks for a child and an adult, as well as a mouthpiece for mouth breathing.

The average price of a portable nebulizer AND UN-233AC-M is 5,000 rubles.

B.Well WN-114 adult

Rating: 4.7

The rating included the popular B.Well WN-114 adult nebulizer, also portable, but even more weighty - 137 grams. Its capacity for drugs is 8 ml, the liquid is sprayed at a rate of 1 ml / min. with a particle size of 5 microns. The inhaler can work up to 20 minutes, while emitting a noise frequency of 30 dB - the average in the category.

The nebulizer package is minimal - only one nozzle for the mouth, no masks, and this is a minus, the device is suitable for the treatment of adults only, children are not comfortable with the mouthpiece. Included are batteries, which will last for at least one hour of operation of the inhaler, as well as a network adapter for connecting to the mains.

The average price of B.Well WN-114 adult is 3,500 rubles.

The best children's nebulizers

Inhalers for children from the standard devices differ colorful design, created to attract the attention of the child during the procedure. Special devices are no less noisy, a small mask for breathing is necessarily included in the kit, but there is also an adult, nebulizers can be called family devices.

Omron Comp Air NE-C24 Kids

Rating: 4.9

The brightest representative of the rating is the Omron Comp Air NE-C24 Kids compressor type nebulizer with a yellow case and a cute bear cub on the mask that will distract the baby during the inhalation procedure. By the way, 2 toys are included, they can be changed or completely removed. The nebulizer works from the network, it splits the solutions to a fraction of 3-5 μm at a speed of 0.3 ml / min., Allowing the drug to penetrate into the lower respiratory tract. The camera starts up with a breath, so not a single drop of the drug will not go to waste. The device is able to work continuously for 20 minutes, while emitting noise within 46 dB.

Included is a mask for infants, for children, for parents, for the mouth, a pouch for storage and toys. The weight of the device is only 270 grams.

The average price of Omron Comp Air NE-C24 Kids 4 is 100 rubles.

B.Well WN-115K

Rating: 4.8

In second place is the popular inhaler B.Well WN-115K, the body of which is made in the form of a yellow train. The compressor dispenses the drug to a fraction of 0.5 ... 5 μm, the flow rate is 8 ml / min The nebulizer is noisy loudly - all 60 dB, which you can listen to for half an hour - this is exactly how a medical procedure can last. Up to 13 ml of solution can be poured into the container; its residual volume is not more than 1 ml.

The inhaler B.Well WN-115K is equipped with all the necessary nozzles: masks for toddlers, children and adults, as well as a mouthpiece. The device is stable due to non-slip inserts on the bottom and a considerable weight of 1.7 kg. Suitable for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and tracheitis, bronchitis, as well as lung diseases.

The average price of B.Well WN-115K is 2,400 rubles.

B.Well WN-114 child

Rating: 4.7

The third in the rating portable membrane mesh nebulizer for children B.Well WN-114 child, which operates from the network and from the batteries continuously for 20 minutes with a minimum noise level of 30 dB. This compact device, weighing only 137, with a bright yellow body and a small image of a giraffe works as a full-size inhaler: it dispenses drugs at a rate of up to 1 ml / min. The container includes 8 ml of medication. It is remarkable: all contact parts of the nebulizer can be sterilized with disinfectants and boiling. The kit includes a child and adult mask, mouthpiece for inhalation through the mouth. AA batteries will last for one hour of inhalation, that is, for 3 full cycles.

The average price of the B.Well WN-114 child mesh nebulizer is 4,300 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.