Why is particle size important?
The size of the particle determines how deeply in the lungs the medication gets deposited. Larger particles are less likely to make it deep in the lungs. The average size of a particle from a compressor nebulizer is 10 microns. The average size of particles produced by the Mystique is only 5 microns – enabling the medication to go deeper in the lungs and go to work faster!
The size of the particle determines how deeply in the lungs the medication gets deposited. Larger particles are less likely to make it deep in the lungs. The average size of a particle from a compressor nebulizer is 10 microns. The average size of particles produced by the Apex is around 0.5 – 5 microns – enabling the medication to go deeper in the lungs and go to work faster!
Particle size is important as with long-term use, larger particles could lead to darkening of the skin – a condition known as argyria. In addition, a spokesman for the Colloidal Association of America told us it requires a smaller particle to kill a virus than bacteria. While both bacterial and viral infections are common, colds, flu and other ailments often develop from viral infections. It is often better, therefore, to have a smaller particle size.
