A nebulizer turns liquid medication into a fine mist, allowing it to be inhaled directly into the lungs. This method is especially effective for treating respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, Covid-19 as it delivers medication quickly and efficiently where it’s needed most. The mist is created using either compressed air or ultrasonic vibrations, and the patient breathes it in through a mask or mouthpiece.
*Patients who had a nebulizer at home during the Covid-19 Pandemic, in most instances, did not need to go into the hospital for breathing/lung treatments.
4 Medical devices every American needs to have in their medicine cabinet
These devices are important:
to have on hand to do quick assessments on your health in order to determine whether you need to seek immediate medical attention. Check your temperature and oxygen levels at home when you are sick.
or in the case of the nebulizer, to administer the medicine directly into your lungs when having difficulty breathing