Nebulizer Treatment
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Fast Breathing Relief with Nebulizer Treatments
Nebulizer treatment delivers medication directly to your lungs as a fine mist, providing rapid relief for asthma attacks, COPD flare-ups, and other breathing difficulties. We provide on-site nebulizer treatments administered by experienced medical providers, with most patients experiencing significant improvement during their visit. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When You May Need Nebulizer Treatment
- Wheezing or whistling sound when breathing
- Shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath
- Chest tightness or pressure
- Persistent cough that interferes with breathing
- Asthma symptoms not responding to inhaler
- COPD flare-up with increased breathing difficulty
- Rapid breathing or feeling like you can't get enough air
- Difficulty speaking in full sentences due to breathlessness
- Bluish tint to lips or fingernails (seek emergency care immediately)
- Severe respiratory distress (call 911)
How We Provide Nebulizer Treatment
Our medical providers perform a thorough respiratory assessment including oxygen level monitoring and lung examination to determine if nebulizer treatment is appropriate. We use pharmaceutical-grade bronchodilators and other respiratory medications delivered through medical-grade nebulizers in a comfortable, monitored setting. Our physician-led approach ensures safe, effective treatment with continuous monitoring throughout your session.
What to Expect During Your Nebulizer Treatment
Diagnostic Capabilities
After Your Nebulizer Treatment
Most patients experience significant breathing improvement during or shortly after nebulizer treatment. You may feel slight shakiness or increased heart rate from bronchodilator medications - this is normal and typically resolves quickly. Continue any prescribed medications as directed, avoid known triggers, and monitor your symptoms. Return to urgent care if breathing difficulty returns or worsens, or if you develop fever, chest pain, or other concerning symptoms. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. If you're experiencing severe breathing difficulty, come in immediately or call 911 if it's a life-threatening emergency.
The nebulizer treatment itself typically takes several minutes to complete, depending on the medication and dosage. Your total visit time includes check-in, medical evaluation, the treatment session, post-treatment monitoring, and discharge instructions. Most patients experience noticeable breathing improvement during their visit.
Common nebulizer medications include bronchodilators like albuterol (which opens airways), ipratropium (which reduces airway constriction), and corticosteroids like budesonide (which reduces inflammation). Your medical provider will select the most appropriate medication based on your specific condition, symptoms, and medical history.
Nebulizers and inhalers deliver similar medications but work differently. Nebulizers are often preferred during acute episodes because they deliver medication over several minutes as a continuous mist, requiring less coordination than inhalers. They're particularly helpful when you're having difficulty breathing deeply enough to use an inhaler effectively, or for young children and elderly patients.
Yes, we provide nebulizer treatments for pediatric patients experiencing asthma attacks, wheezing, or other breathing difficulties. Children often tolerate nebulizers better than inhalers. We use child-friendly masks and create a comfortable environment to help your child relax during treatment.
Yes, if appropriate for your condition, we can provide prescriptions for inhalers, nebulizer medications for home use, oral steroids, or other respiratory medications. We'll send prescriptions electronically to your preferred pharmacy and provide detailed instructions for proper use and follow-up care.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications (especially inhalers and respiratory medications), and any previous medical records related to asthma or COPD if available. If you have a rescue inhaler, bring it with you.
Seek emergency care immediately (call 911) if you experience severe difficulty breathing, inability to speak, bluish lips or face, confusion, severe chest pain, or if your symptoms don't improve with your rescue inhaler. For moderate breathing difficulties, asthma flare-ups, or COPD exacerbations, urgent care is appropriate.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.