Nebulizer medicine

A nebulizer is a medical device that turns liquid medicine into mist or aerosol that you inhale directly into your lungs. Medications used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are sometimes given via a nebulizer machine.

Nebulizers include a container to hold liquid medicine, an air compressor to generate airflow and turn the liquid into mist, and a mouthpiece or mask.

They can be easier to use than inhalers for some people, including young children and people with severe respiratory conditions. This is because they do not require a specific breathing technique: you simply breathe normally into the mouthpiece or a mask.

Learn more about types of nebulizers, who might benefit from using them, and how to use and clean them.

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Types of Nebulizers

Nebulizers can be plug-in or battery-operated. A tabletop machine is a bit larger and needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet or car adaptor. A battery-operated machine is smaller and more portable, making

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