Nebuliser medicine and possible side effects

What kind of medicine is used?

Typically, the following types of drugs are used in nebuliser therapy:

Relievers or bronchodilators
These cause the airways to open up allowing more oxygen to enter the lungs.

Preventers or anti-inflammatory drugs
These reduce inflammation inside the lungs helping oxygen to enter the bloodstream.

Antibiotics
These are usually taken to control infection within the lungs.

Possible side effects of nebulised drugs

A higher dose will make any side effects more noticeable. Possible side effects include the following:

Relievers or bronchodilators
Side effects may include fine tremor, mouth dryness, chest tightness or angina.

Preventers or anti-inflammatory drugs
These drugs include steroids. Side effects may include a fungal infection of the mouth, skin rash and bruising.

Antibiotics
Side effects may include a tightening of the breathing tubes, a fungal infection of the mouth, and skin rash.
To reduce all side effects, the mouth should be rinsed out and face washed after every treatment.