Nebulizers
Nebulizers: A nebulizer turns the drug of a liquid into a mist so that it is more easily inhaled into the lungs. Nebulizers are particularly effective at delivering asthma medications to infants and young children, as well as to people who have difficulty using an inhaler for asthma. It is also useful when a large dose of inhaled medicine is needed. Nebulized therapy is often referred to as "respiratory therapy". And various medications, intended for the immediate relief and maintenance of asthma symptoms, can be used with a nebulizer. Nebulizers enter domestic (table) and portable models. Domestic nebulizers are larger and must be plugged into an electrical outlet. Portable nebulizers work with batteries - disposable or rechargeable - or can be plugged into a cigarette lighter. The smaller portable units are slightly larger than a deck of cards and can therefore be carried in a purse, briefcase or backpack to be used when and where you need it. To obtain a ne...