Nebulizers are used in treating respiratory conditions where the medication must be inhaled. These devices are no longer bulky machines that are only available in hospitals and clinics. These days portable nebulizers are also available in compact, handy frames that are ideal for home use or travel. A nebulizer is a device that administers medication in a mist form to people with asthma or respiratory disorders. An air compressor supplies the pressure needed for the nebulizer to transform liquid medication into a form that can be inhaled through the mouth and nose.
People with severe cases of asthma even young children and patients who are unable to inhale a metered dose inhaler are prescribed nebulizers. As asthma attack can occur anywhere without warning doctors recommend a portable nebulizer or pocket nebulizer that can remain on the person thus providing easy access to medicine. Other common types of nebulizers include a jet nebulizer, ultrasonic nebulizer, and electronic nebulizer.
The type of nebulizer that a patient uses depends on the symptoms, age and functionality. For instance children are prescribed a bronchodilator whereas people who may have to travel frequently or stay away from the house or have limited access to sources of medicine need to carry a portable nebulizer. In principle a nebulizer uses oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power as a means to break up medical solutions/suspensions into small aerosol droplets. This is then inhaled directly from the mouthpiece of the device.
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