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An astronaut with a futuristic space mask, superheroes with special armour, fantasy adventures where characters breathe magic potions: the right story can transform an aerosol treatment session into an engaging game.
One trick is to sit with your child in front of a mirror during aerosol treatment. This makes it easier for you to check the position of the mask, and your child less nervous as they are able to see every moment as it happens.
How can we make time fly faster? Suggest an activity, such as watching your child's favourite cartoon, reading a book or listening to a fairy tale: focusing on something children enjoy helps them alleviate the discomfort of the treatment. Several cutting-edge aerosol devices are available to help facilitate these activities: they are lightweight with the mask incorporated in the device so that children are free to move around.
Timing is also an important factor: aerosol treatment is particularly difficult to manage when children are tired or restless. Try to find the best time, perhaps after an evening bath or during story time: your child will be more relaxed during treatment.
Establishing a fixed routine helps children know what to expect: as they learn to view the moment as a time for creativity, they begin to associate aerosol treatment with pleasant memories, preventing antics and making life easier for everyone.
A pinch of patience and a touch of imagination can truly turn a frown into a smile!
One last tip: if you are using the nebuliser with a mask, always check that the mask fits snugly against your child's face. Otherwise the medicine or saline will be wasted, and all your efforts would be in vain.
