A significant number of people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory conditions require a nebulizer machine to administer medication quickly and directly to their lungs.

A nebulizer machine converts liquid medicine into a fine mist that can be inhaled by a person through a mouthpiece or face mask.

How Much Does a Nebulizer Machine Cost?

The nebulizer machine price in Kenya is Ksh. 5500 for top brands such as Dr. Morepen Compressor Nebulizer Machine. The accessories come at an extra cost.

You can order a Nebulizer machine here.

How a Nebulizer Machine Works

Liquid medicine is measured and placed in a nebulizer’s reservoir. This is followed by connecting a compressor tube on one end of the nebulizer and a mouthpiece or mask on the other end.

The medicine converted into a fine through compression or vibration and then delivered via the tube into the mouthpiece or facemask. When the user takes some deep breaths, the medicine is inhaled directly into the lungs.

This provides relief from breathing difficulties. A significant number of this type of treatment take less than 10 minutes.

Factors to consider when choosing a Nebulizer Machine

i. Adult or Pediatric (Child) Model

It is good to consider whether you are buying for a child or an adult because the machines are designed differently depending on the targeted age.

Pediatric nebulizers are designed and built to deliver medicine quickly and efficiently as well as ensuring the experience is does not provoke anxiety in young children.

A significant number of pediatric nebulizers come in various fun shapes and patterns such as nice-looking animals and others bright colored patterns which the children can interact with when receiving medication. A good example of a pediatric nebulizer is Air Angel Portable Mesh Nebulizer which retails at Ksh. 7500 here at Medistus Limited.

You can order an Air Angel Portable Mesh Nebulizer machine at Medistus Limited by contacting us on  0728 479 055.

Adult nebulizers have a standard appearance while few have unique features that differentiate them from others.

ii. Handheld or Tabletop Design

It is good to consider whether you are using the nebulizer at home (one location) or you need to carry it from time to time. Some nebulizers are designed with heavy compressors which means that they are not easily portable.

People who are suffering from Asthma usually need to travel with a nebulizer. This requires them to chose a portable nebulizer.  If you are wondering what is the cost of a portable nebulizer in Kenya, Dr. Morepen CN06 Compressor Nebulizer goes for about Ksh. 5500 only.  Check it out here.

iii. Medicine Delivery System – Ultrasonic Wave, or Atomizer, or Vibrating Mesh

Nebulizers are designed differently especially the mechanism used to deliver the medication. The following are the most common designs:

• Ultrasonic Wave Models – These use high-frequency vibrations to vaporize medicine.
• Atomic Nebulizers – This design uses a compressor to deliver medication and are commonly referred to as atomizers. The compressor in this type of nebulizer sends a jet of air directly onto the liquid medicine. This process creates a fine mist that is breathable. The shortcoming of this design is that nebulizers that use compressors are usually louder and heavier than ultrasonic wave models. However, the modern atomizer nebulizers being developed are quieter and also compact. A good compressor nebulizer like the Dr. Morepen CN06 Compressor Nebulizer costs sh. 5500 in Kenya.

You can order Dr. Morepen Compressor Nebulizer here.

• Vibrating Mesh Delivery System Nebulizers – This type of nebulizer has a screen with thousands of laser-drilled holes which are positioned across the reservoir which holds the medicine. This results to a cool mist which can be inhaled. The mesh also makes delivery more efficient, since it prevents the waste of medication commonly seen in atomizer models

iv. Speed of medication delivery

When you are in the midst of an asthma attack, the speed and efficiency with which you receive your medication is important. A nebulizer’s capacity to deliver medication can range anywhere from four to eight liters per minute, and specific airflow rates can be found in any nebulizer product description.

Tip: You can enhance this speed by keeping the nebulizer filter clean!

v. Noise level

Less of a logistical necessity, and more of a personal preference, is the nebulizer’s noise level.

If you are planning on using your nebulizer at night, perhaps while falling asleep (and particularly with a child), note that the larger the compressor, the louder the sound. For optimal comfort, factor your nebulizer’s noise level in amongst the other considerations you’ll be making as you choose the best nebulizer.

vi. Standout brands worth mentioning

While Dr. Morepen has a broad selection of top-of-the-line nebulizers, of the best is the CN06 Compressor Nebulizer.  The nebulizer machine price in Kenya for this type is Ksh. 5500 in Kenya.

Other top nebulizer brands in Kenya include Flo Eolo Nebulizer and Omron Nebulizer. Flo Eolo Nebulizer price in Kenya is Ksh. 7000.  The Omron Nebulizer price in Kenya is Ksh. 16500.

In summary, below are the nebulizer machine prices in Kenya for top models which are also stocked at Medistus Limited.

Nebulizer Machine prices in Kenya

• Dr. Morepen CN06 Compressor Nebulizer – Ksh. 5500
• Air Angel Portable Mesh Nebulizer – Ksh. 7500
• Flo Eolo Nebulizer – Ksh. 7000

 

What else you need to know about choosing the best nebulizer and determining its cost

Sterilization and cleaning of nebulizer components is very important to ensure the user gets the most out of their products while receiving the best level of treatment.

Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on how to store items between uses!

Although nebulizer parts are created to last a long time, individuals should always replace any mouthpieces, hoses, or high-contact pieces which are worn down, bent, discolored, or cracked in any way. 

Helpful tip: When replacement parts are needed, be sure you’re purchasing them from the same manufacturer, or from one who makes parts that are compatible with your nebulizer unit! 

Who needs a Nebulizer? 

Children and adults with a range of diseases and conditions which impair respiration depend on the breathing treatments they receive via a nebulizer. This includes (but isn’t limited to) adults and children who have the following medical conditions:

• Asthma
• Muscular dystrophy
• Emphysema
• Cystic fibrosis
• COPD

For someone living with one the aforementioned conditions, using an inhaler may be beyond their capability, particularly if these user’s lack strength and dexterity in their hands. In these cases, a nebulizer ensures medication is given when needed – even if it’s needed in a hurry, as with a rescue inhaler. 

Doctors will often prescribe a nebulizer for young children with frequent colds and upper respiratory illness. This is usually a short-term remedy, unless you and your doctor determine that other problems may be contributing (such as asthma).

Bottom Line

It is evident that the nebulizer machine price in Kenya is starts at Ksh. 5000. However, the cost depends on various factors such as size and design. One of the best nebulizer machines in Kenya is Dr. Morepen CN06 Compressor Nebulizer which goes for sh. 5500.

A nebulizer machine is must have device for people who are ailing from such conditions as Asthma. You can order a Nebulizer Machine at Medistus Limited. You can contact us on +254728479055 to buy or any inquiries on any medical devices.