13 best nebulizers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The most effective way to deliver drugs to the respiratory system is inhalation. To do the procedure at home, you need to purchase a nebulizer, its other name 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 allergies. But for the device to be useful, it must be chosen correctly.

How to choose a nebulizer

The essence of the nebulizer's work is in splitting the liquid with a medicinal preparation into a finely dispersed vapor and supplying it to the respiratory organs – in the form of drops of the agent, it settles in the trachea and pharynx, is quickly absorbed and begins to act, bypassing the digestive system, unlike tablets.

By the principle of splitting liquids, nebulizers are divided into 4 main groups:

1. Steam works on the principle of direct evaporation of liquid due to heating. The devices are unpopular with doctors – in the vast majority of cases it is pointless to use drugs with steam evaporators, the drugs lose their medicinal properties. The devices are suitable for prophylactic therapy using folk methods.
2. Compressor inhalers pressurize air in the tube and it is fed into the container with the medicine through a very narrow opening, where the medicine solution is separated into small drops.
3. Ultrasonic nebulizers create high-frequency waves that break liquid into small fractions with minimal energy loss. In this case, the droplet size becomes so small that the vapors effortlessly reach not only the upper, but also the lower respiratory tract. Please note: not all medicines are suitable for use with ultrasonic nebulizers, read the instructions for the medicine.
4. Mesh nebulizers break up liquid through a vibrating membrane with a mesh. They do not affect the structure of the medicine, they create droplets of the minimum size, the main disadvantage of the devices is the highest price among similar devices.

Compatibility of nebulizers with types of medicines:

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

Inhalers differ in the shape of the body: these can be compact devices powered by batteries, or separate units that require connection to the electrical network, stationary devices. For children, manufacturers are developing nebulizers in a bright case with funny images or in the form of a train, a whale and others that a child can understand. Thus, the healing process is combined with the elements of the game.

Experts have identified the best inhalers in the categories of compressor, ultrasonic and mesh nebulizers, selected according to user reviews and ranked these devices.

Rating of the best nebulizers

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

The best compressor nebulizers

Compressor-type inhalers spray liquid formulations by supplying compressed air to the container. Their advantage is fine dispersion, drugs are delivered to the lower respiratory tract, drugs hardly change their structure. The devices operate on 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 Japanese-made compressor inhaler Omron Comp Air NE-C28, which sprays up to 7 ml of medicinal solutions in 14 minutes into steam with particle sizes up to 3 microns, transported to the bronchi and trachea. At the same time, 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 Virtual Valve Technology (V.V.T.) valves, allowing you to spray more liquid at a time and make your treatment more effective.

Omron Comp Air NE-C28 is suitable for home use, often found in hospitals in physiotherapy rooms. The set includes 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 of introducing the solution into the respiratory tract. At the same time, the intensity of the medicinal vapor allows you to inhale it in a natural way without loss of effectiveness, including for small children and people with difficulty breathing.

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 makes it more stable during operation.

The average price is 5,300 rubles.

Advantages

• For professional and home use;
• Service life is unlimited, manufacturer's warranty 3 years;
• Storage and carrying bag included;
• Contact components can be disinfected with preparations and boiling;
• Intense aerosol reaches the lower respiratory tract;
• Includes masks for children and adults, nose and mouth attachments;

disadvantages

• Heavy weight 1.9 kg;
• Noise 60 dB.

Microlife NEB 10

Rating: 4.8

The Microlife NEB 10 nebulizer took second place for lower atomization power – the aerosol is 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 breaks them down to particles of different sizes that settle depending on the fraction in different parts of the respiratory tract, there is a regulator of the degree of atomization. The device is powered by a 220 V electrical network.

The Microlife NEB 10 nebulizer comes with a storage bag, large and small face masks for children and adults, mouth and nose mouthpieces, and replaceable filters. The device splits drugs and delivers them to the trachea at a rate of 15 l / min, inhalation is possible for people with healthy and shortness of breath. The internal mechanisms are assembled soundly and reliably, the manufacturer gives a 5-year warranty for the device.

The average price of Microlife NEB 10 is 3,900 rubles.

Advantages

• Reliable device with a 5-year warranty;
• Optimal price;
• Various attachments for the procedure included;
• Compatibility with many drugs;
• Moderate noise level;
• Adjustable spray fraction;

disadvantages

• The minimum fraction is inferior to the leader of the rating.

B.Well WN-112 K

Rating: 4.7

In third place is the B.Well WN-112 K compressor nebulizer, capable of breaking down any medicine for inhalation into an aerosol with a particle fraction of up to 4 microns. The special feature of the device is the inhalation-activated chamber connected to the compressor through a long 1.8 meter hose – the patient can be seated in a comfortable place without being tied close to the device, which operates with a noise level of 60 dB. The flow rate of 8 l / min., Compared with the previously described models, is weak, respectively, drugs cannot penetrate into the lower respiratory tract – most of the healing vapor settles in the nasopharynx, helping mainly with acute respiratory infections, ARVI.

The nebulizer capacity holds up to 13 ml of solution, which can be nebulized by a compressor in only 30 minutes. But this is enough to carry out medical procedures for 1-2 patients. Moreover, the set 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 – a good solid device for the treatment of upper respiratory tract and allergies.

The price of B.Well WN-112 K is 3,000 rubles on average.

Advantages

• Fine spray of drugs;
• Affordable price;
• Long air conductive hose;
• Many masks and attachments included;

disadvantages

• Relatively low flow rate;
• Limiting the operation of the device to 30 minutes.

Best ultrasonic nebulizers

Unlike compressor nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers are less noisy, they spray drugs better, spend less energy and time on work and rarely fail, but their main disadvantage is the destruction of many medicinal components, therefore, for inhalation with such a device, only those compatible with ultrasonic cleavage must be used solutions.

AND UN-232

Rating: 4.9

Among ultrasonic nebulizers, the AND UN-232 inhaler is the leader: it is compact, low-noise (45 dB), sprays drugs up to 4 microns, creating an intense therapeutic flow. There is only one nozzle included, but it is suitable for both children and adults, it is convenient to clean and disinfect it.

The average size of the disintegrated particles is 4 microns, in this form, drugs during normal inhalation penetrate to the lower parts of the respiratory tube. By the way, all preparations of a wide spectrum for inhalation on a water basis are suitable for an ultrasonic nebulizer.

A feature of AND UN-232 – the ability to heat medicines or water for thermal inhalation treatments for a cold, viral diseases – the process replaces 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 safety system.

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

Advantages

• Spraying drugs and water up to 4-5 microns;
• Effective compressor protection;
• Average noise level;
• Liquid heating and steam generation function;
• Stable flow throughout the entire procedure;
• Capacious container for medicines 13 ml;

disadvantages

• Heavy apparatus – 1.5 kg;
• Inhalation must be done at the table – the device is not equipped with a hose.

Medisana USC 54100

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the rating category is the Japanese-made Medisana USC 54100 compact ultrasonic inhaler, which weighs only 300 grams and runs on 4 AA batteries (included in the kit), without being tied to an electrical network. You can carry out the 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 breaks down to 4.8 μm particles 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 background noise is only 20 dB – the best result in our rating so far.

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

Advantages

• Miniature design with a low weight of 0.3 kg;
• All necessary attachments included;
• Low noise level 20 dB;
• Battery operation without connection to the mains;

disadvantages

• High price for such a device.

Beurer IH30

Rating: 4.7

The bronze of the rating went to the compact nebulizer of the German design Beurer IH30. Its feature is the optional power supply from an outlet or from 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. Besides, it is not difficult to take it with you – the device weighs only 240 grams, and a special protective case is provided for it. The size of the particles sprayed by ultrasound is 5 microns at a spray efficiency of 0.2 … 0.5 ml / min., The device can work continuously for up to 30 minutes. This is enough to carry out the procedure for several family members, because the container capacity is only 5 ml, which means that the compressor has a margin of time before it turns off. Containers for medicines and replaceable masks are included.

The Beurer IH30 inhaler is equipped with an effective safety system: the model automatically switches off when the maximum treatment time is reached, but not earlier than 10 minutes – this is the time when the container is completely empty. The noise level is minimal.

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

Advantages

• Compact size and light weight of the nebulizer;
• Affordable price;
• Nozzles for children and adults included, as well as a transport case;
• Automatic shutdown system upon completion of the inhalation procedure;
• Hybrid power supply from mains or batteries;

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Omron Ultra Air NE-U17

Rating: 4.6

The Omron Ultra Air NE-U17 nebulizer, used for treatment in hospitals and at home, completes the rating in the category of ultrasonic nebulizers. It can operate for up to 72 hours at intervals of every 30 minutes when the device is automatically turned off. The container holds up to 150 ml of medication, the spray rate 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 parts of the respiratory tube and lungs. The device works relatively quietly, it can be connected to additional air supply equipment.

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

The Omron Ultra Air NE-U17 nebulizer has a rich set: a mouthpiece, replaceable containers for medicines, 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 requiring intensive and special therapy, so it took only fourth place in the rating. Besides, the weight of the device is all 4 kg, and the price is 80,000 rubles.

Advantages

• Multi-stage regulation of evaporation rate;
• Possibility of connecting parallel therapeutic equipment;
• Display;
• Rich equipment;
• Heat resistance during long-term operation;
• Large container for medicines;

disadvantages

• High price;
• A wide range of possibilities is not justified for domestic use;
• Large weight 4 kg;

Best mesh nebulizers

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

Omron Micro Air NE-U22

Rating: 4.9

The Omron Micro Air NE-U22 portable nebulizer is powered by a network or batteries, its compact dimensions 51x104x38 mm and a body weight of only 97 grams allow you to take the device with you for a walk, on a trip, or in a summer cottage, on vacation. Such a 'baby' can work for up to 2 hours without interruption, spraying the solution to particles of 4.2 microns at a rate of 0.25 ml / min. from a 7 ml container. That is, the inhalation procedure can be carried out by two or three people in a row, fortunately, it is possible to do this with replaceable nozzles: for an adult, a child, and a mouthpiece. The nebulizer works almost silently – 20 dB.

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

Advantages

• Small weight and dimensions;
• Mains or battery operation;
• Long-term work without interruption;
• Optimum spray rate;

disadvantages

• High price.

AND UN-233AC-M

Rating: 4.8

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

Advantages

• Compact size and light weight;
• Hybrid power supply from the mains or batteries, AA, LR6 batteries included;
• Affordable price;
• Replaceable masks and mouthpiece;
• Roomy container;

disadvantages

• Coarse aerosol fraction;
• Low spray rate and low flow.

B.Well WN-114 adult

Rating: 4.7

The rating includes the popular B.Well WN-114 adult nebulizer, also portable, but even more weighty – 137 grams. Its drug capacity 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 for up to 20 minutes, while emitting a noise with a frequency of 30 dB – an average in the category.

The set of the nebulizer is minimal – only one nozzle for the mouth, there are no masks, and this is a minus, the device is suitable for treating only adults, the mouthpiece is inconvenient for children. The set includes batteries that will last for at least an hour of operation of the inhaler, as well as a power adapter for connecting to the mains.

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

Advantages

• Effective nebulization of medicinal solutions;
• Optimal price;
• Hybrid food;
• Average noise level 30 dB;

disadvantages

• No mask, only a mouthpiece;
• Short working time, suitable for one inhalation session.

The best baby nebulizers

Inhalers for children differ from standard devices in their colorful design, created to attract the attention of the child during the procedure. Special devices are no less noisy, a small breathing mask is necessarily included in the kit, but there is also an adult one, 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 nebulizer with a yellow body and a cute bear on a mask, which will distract the baby during the inhalation procedure. By the way, the set includes 2 toys, they can be changed or completely removed. The nebulizer works from the network, it breaks down solutions to a fraction of 3-5 microns at a rate of 0.3 ml / min, allowing the drug to penetrate into the lower respiratory tract. The camera is triggered by inhalation, so not a drop of the drug is wasted. The device is capable of operating continuously for 20 minutes, while emitting noise within 46 dB.

The set includes a mask for the baby, for the child, for the parents, for the mouth, a storage bag and toys. The device weighs only 270 grams.

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

Advantages

• Bright design + 2 removable toys;
• Optimal price;
• Average noise level;
• Medication container 7 ml;
• Dense effective vapor for deep penetration into the respiratory tract;

disadvantages

• Not detected.

B.Well WN-115K

Rating: 4.8

In second place is the popular B. Well WN-115K inhaler, the body of which is made in the form of a yellow locomotive. The compressor sprayed the medicine to a fraction of 0.5 … 5 microns, the flow rate is 8 ml / min. The nebulizer makes a loud noise – all 60 dB, which can be listened to for up to half an hour – this is how long a treatment procedure can take. Up to 13 ml of solution can be poured into the container, its residual volume is not more than 1 ml.

B. Well WN-115K inhaler is equipped with all the necessary attachments: masks for babies, children and adults, as well as a mouthpiece. The device is stable thanks 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.

Advantages

• Striking design of the locomotive body;
• Stable apparatus;
• Large container for medicines;
• Suitable for the treatment of all parts of the respiratory tract;
• Fine dispersion of any type of medicine;

disadvantages

• Noise 60 dB.

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 both from the mains and from batteries continuously for 20 minutes with a minimum noise level of 30 dB. Weighing only 137, this compact device with a bright yellow body and a small giraffe image works like a full-size inhaler: it nebulizes medicines at a rate of up to 1 ml / min. The container contains 8 ml of medicines. It is noteworthy: 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 are enough for inhalation for an hour, that is, for 3 complete cycles.

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

Advantages

• Compact dimensions;
• Minimum noise;
• Intense evaporation;
• Can be used tilted container 450;
• Yellow body color;
• Powered by batteries or mains;

disadvantages

• Fragile construction;
• High price.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.