nebulizer

a nebulizer is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). medicine may be given through a nebulizer to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), or pneumonia.

the nebulizer allows the medicine to go directly to a person's airways and lungs. and the medicine can be given over a long period of time. the person inhales the medicine while breathing normally through a mouthpiece or face mask. a nebulizer makes inhaling medicine easier for people who are having serious difficulty breathing or who have trouble using an inhaler. an inhaler requires careful timing and control of one's breathing.

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nebulizer

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