A nebulizer is a drug delivery device used in medicine to administer medication in the form of a mist that is inhaled into the lungs. It uses oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power to convert a liquid medication into small aerosol droplets, and is commonly used to treat asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and similar respiratory conditions.
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How long does a nebulizer treatment take?
Nemours KidsHealth describes nebulizers as machines that turn liquid asthma medicine into a fine mist that the person breathes into the lungs, and says they take at least 5 or 10 minutes to deliver the medicine.
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The first "powered" or pressurized inhaler was invented in France by Sales-Girons in 1858.
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In medicine, a nebulizer (American English) or nebuliser (English) is a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs.
Treats: Asthma, Lead: treats Asthma
Nebulizers are commonly used for the treatment of asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD and other respiratory diseases or disorders.
Treats: Cystic Fibrosis, Lead: treats Cystic Fibrosis
Nebulizers are commonly used for the treatment of asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD and other respiratory diseases or disorders.
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