What is Compounding?
Many of the medications you use to improve your breathing may be compounded (blended) just for you to allow them to be used in your nebulizer treatment.  This makes your medicine easier to use.  (A nebulizer is a breathing machine that uses an air pump and a special hand piece to turn your medicine into a fine mist that you can breathe into your lungs.)

How are Respiratory Medications Compounded?
Respiratory Medications are compounded under sterile conditions inside a laminar flow hood (which prevents contamination of the product being mixed).
Every precaution is taken to assure that your prescription is filled with accuracy and just as your doctor ordered.

Benefits to You
Saves Time
All of your medications are placed in a very small volume of liquid; therefore, the nebulizer treatment time is shortened.  This makes following your doctor's instructions easier and faster and you get greater benefits from the medicine in a shorter amount of time.

Patients With Difficulties
For some people, nebulizer delivery is easier and more accurate to use than metered dose inhalers, especially if you have severe arthritis of the hand, vision or coordination difficulties, or are recovering from stroke.

Reduced Infection Risk
The risk of infection that may occur when you accidentally contaminate the dropper may be minimized.