Definition of "nebulizer" []

• A device used to convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by means of oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic vibration; sometimes also referred to as an atomizer. (noun)
• A device used to administer a medicine into the lungs, by converting the medicine from liquid state into a fine spray of aerosols, to be inhaled through the nose or mouth. The conversion of liquid medicine is performed by means of oxygen or compressed air or ultrasonic vibration, which differ from the aerosolizing means used by inhalers and vaporizers. (noun)

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• "A "nebulizer" can be handy for turning a colloidal silver solution into a fine mist that one may inhale to help battle lung infections."
• "It's a chance for him to be with other kids who are also getting meds, sleeping with oxygen, doing nebulizer treatments."
• "If your child has asthma you should also bring along his/medications as well as his nebulizer, spacer, etc."