Nebulisation in Durban North

Dr Derran M Govender gives nebuliser treatment at his practice in Durban North. A nebuliser turns medicine into a fine mist that you breathe in through a mask or mouthpiece, so it reaches your lungs quickly. It’s used to open the airways during an asthma attack or a bad chest infection.

When nebulisation is used

• an asthma attack or a flare-up of COPD
• wheezing or tight chest with a chest infection
• croup or a bad cough with breathing difficulty
• when inhalers aren’t working well enough

If you’re struggling to breathe, can’t speak in full sentences, or your lips are turning blue, go to the nearest emergency unit or call an ambulance.

For information about breathing tests rather than treatment, see spirometry lung function testing.

What to bring

Please bring:

• your ID
• your medical aid card, if applicable
• a list of your current medicines
• any previous test results

Fees and medical aid

The practice accepts all major medical aids. For fees, contact the practice.

Appointments

The practice is open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, and walk-ins are welcome. Book an online or in-person appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What medicine goes in a nebuliser for a cough?

It depends on what’s causing the cough. Different medicines are used to open the airways, reduce inflammation or loosen mucus, and the wrong one won’t help. Dr Govender assesses your cough and chooses the right medicine and dose.