A nebulizer is a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled. You sit with the machine and breathe in the medicine through a connected mouthpiece or facemask. This allows the medicine to enter the lungs directly.
Nebulizers come in three main types:
Compressed nebulizer
This is the most widely used type in clinical practice, which converts liquid drugs into mist particles through compressed air or oxygen. It is characterized by moderate mist volume, uniform particle distribution, good drug compatibility, and is suitable for home use, especially for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ultrasonic nebulizer
Use high-frequency ultrasonic vibration to disperse liquid into tiny particles. This nebulizer is simple to operate and quiet.
Micromesh nebulizer
The drug liquid molecules are vibrated and dispersed through voltage-dependent ceramic sheets, which has the characteristics of convenience, small dispersed particles, and silence.
Other types
In addition to the above main types, nebulizers also include air humidifiers, medical nebulizers, etc. For example, air humidifiers are used to humidify the air, and medical nebulizers are used to treat upper respiratory tract diseases.
A nebulizer can be a smaller portable device or a plug-in tabletop machine you use at home.