Nebulizer

A nebulizer is a device that turns liquid medicine into a mist. When you breathe, the mist of medicine moves into your lungs. The nebulizer is usually connected to a machine that pushes air through the nebulizer. The air helps turn the medicine into a mist. There are three main types of nebulizers: 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.