nebulization
Therapeutic vapor creation
Nebulization is the process of converting a liquid medication into a fine mist so it can be inhaled directly into the lungs.
A device called a nebulizer accomplishes this, making it easier for patients with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions to receive treatment.
The nurse prepared the nebulization for the child's breathing treatment.
The term extends occasionally to any process of creating a fine spray or mist from liquid.
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- maskFace-worn concealment
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
chamber · aerosol · microdroplets · airflow · atomization · vaporizer · spacer
Convert to fine particles
- vaporizeConvert to gas
- mistFine airborne moisture
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- dispersionScattering across space
aerosolize · droplets · particle · suspension · solution · liquid · inhalation · delivery
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
wheezing · bronchospasm · pulmonary · lungs · bronchi · airways · respiration · breathing treatment
Bronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- salineSalt-water solution
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- maskFace-worn concealment
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
reservoir · chamber · aerosol · microdroplets · airflow · atomization · vaporizer · spacer
atomize
Convert to fine particles
aerosolize · dispersion · droplets · particle · suspension · solution · liquid · inhalation · delivery · absorption
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
pneumonia · wheezing · bronchospasm · pulmonary · lungs · bronchi · airways · respiration · breathing treatment · oxygenation
albuterol
Bronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
saline · mucolytic · cromolyn · epinephrine · lidocaine
- drug deliverydrug delivery, injection, time release, delayed release, capsule
- Respiratory Carealbuterol, inhaler, oxygen therapy, supplemental oxygen, steroid inhaler
- vaporizationevaporation, boiling, vaporization, steam, steaming
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