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A '''nebulizer''' is a medical device that causes a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. As opposed to [[metered-dose inhaler]]s, it requires no patient cooperations, and its output can be mixed with oxygen by mask, or through a breathing tube. | A '''nebulizer''' is a medical device that causes a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. As opposed to [[metered-dose inhaler]]s, it requires no patient cooperations, and its output can be mixed with oxygen by mask, or through a breathing tube. | ||
Small ultrasonic nebulizers are available in pocket-sized versions. Some asthmatics and others with chronic respiratory disease prefer them to [[metered-dose inhaler]]s, as they take special respiratory effort that may be difficult if breathing is labored. | Small ultrasonic nebulizers are available in pocket-sized versions. Some asthmatics and others with chronic respiratory disease prefer them to [[metered-dose inhaler]]s, as they take special respiratory effort that may be difficult if breathing is labored. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 4 February 2009
A nebulizer is a medical device that causes a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. As opposed to metered-dose inhalers, it requires no patient cooperations, and its output can be mixed with oxygen by mask, or through a breathing tube.
Small ultrasonic nebulizers are available in pocket-sized versions. Some asthmatics and others with chronic respiratory disease prefer them to metered-dose inhalers, as they take special respiratory effort that may be difficult if breathing is labored.