Seeking Nebulizer Info-Suggestions-Feedback

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My pulmo did suggest using a nebulizer when I've used albuterol

(Proair) 3 times in 5 minutes (which she said was a no-no). I have

one from about 4 years ago that the insurance paid for but ... it's

noisy and cumbersome and when I'm staggering around & disoriented

from shortness of breath in the middle of the night it's very hard to

get set up. Also, it's not at all portable and wakes up my hubby.

(Reminds me of the early home hair dryers)

The pulmo's office is going to request a nebulizer for me and I'm

hoping the insurance will pay. Just in case they do not or in case

they want to provide the same klutzy thing I have now I might look

into buying something myself.

What do the prices run?

How big are they?

How complicated are they?

How noisy?

Can any of them run on batteries?

What types are the easiest to use?

Anything in particular to look for?

Anything I can put in my purse?

Sanitation issues?

Big long hoses?

Some way to store the ampules (?) of albuterol that go in it?

Any way to set it on a table to keep one's hands free?

Buy online or in store? (have never seen one in store)

Thx