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A nebulizer changes medication from liquid to mist so you can inhale it into your lungs.
A nebulizer changes medication from a liquid to a mist so you can inhale it into your lungs.
Nebulizers come in home (tabletop) and portable models. Home nebulizers are larger, and you have to plug them into an electrical outlet. Portable nebulizers run on batteries, or you can plug them into a car outlet. Some are only a bit bigger than a deck of cards so you can carry them in a bag or briefcase.
Jet: This uses compressed gas to make an aerosol (tiny particles of medication in the air).
Ultrasonic: This makes an aerosol through high-frequency vibrations. The particles are larger than with a jet nebulizer.
Mesh: Liquid passes through a very fine mesh to form the aerosol. This kind of nebulizer puts out the smallest particles. It’s also the most expensive.
Nebulizers are especially good for infants or small children’s asthma medications. They are also helpful when you have trouble using an asthma inhaler or need a large dose of an inhaled medication.
It’s important to clean and disinfect your asthma nebulizer equipment to prevent infection. Clean it in an area away from smoke, dust, and open windows.
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