However, some disadvantages to using collagen as a cell substrate do exist. Depending on how it is processed, collagen can potentially cause alteration of cell behavior (e.g ., changes in growth or movement), have inappropriate mechanical properties, or undergo contraction (shrinkage) [3, 4].hitosan. Chitosan is derived from chitin, a type of polysaccharide (sugar) that is present in the hard exoskeletons of shellfish like shrimp and crab [6]. Chitin, in fact, is one of the most abundant polysaccharides found in nature, making chitosan a plentiful and relatively inexpensive product.
Make a seal around the. mouthpiece with your lips. â¢ If using a mask, place it over your mouth and nose. You will see a fine mist when the treatment is started. Relax. and breathe normally. Every 4 to 5 breaths, take a deep. breath and hold it a few seconds. Then exhale completely. Continue until no mist is present. Tap the nebulizer cup at times to be sure all the medicine is. nebulized. The treatment will last about 10 to 20 minutes. Remember to cough and bring up loose mucus at the end of. your treatment. Nebulizer Treatments. You may receive medicine through. a nebulizer treatment, also called. a breathing treatment or aerosol. treatment.
What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a medical device designed to work with a compressed air source to convert liquid medication into a fine mist so it can be inhaled directly into the lungs. You may need nebulizer treatments if you have asthma or lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or COPD.