Nebulization

Healthy Lungs

Office-Based Procedures

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMar 07, 2022

What is Nebulization?

Nebulization is a medicine delivery device used to provide medication through mist breathed into the lungs. Nebulizers are available in both home and portable variants. These devices are often used to treat asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other respiratory illnesses. They break up liquids and suspensions into minute aerosol droplets breathed via the device's mouthpiece using oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic energy.

Home nebulizers are bigger and need an electrical outlet to operate. Portable nebulizers are battery-operated or may be plugged into a vehicle socket. Some can be carried conveniently in a backpack or briefcase. Nebulizers are very useful for administering asthma treatments to newborn and young children.

Additionally, they are beneficial if one has difficulty using an asthma inhaler or need a large dosage of an inhaled drug. Nebulized therapy is often referred to as a breathing treatment. Nebulizers may be used in conjunction with a range of drugs to manage asthma symptoms and provide immediate relief.

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