nebulizer

British  

/ ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzə /

noun

1. Also called: inhalator.  a device for converting a drug in liquid form into a mist or fine spray which is inhaled through a mask to provide medication for the respiratory system

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nebulizer Scientific  

/ nĕb′yə-lī′zər /

1. A device that reduces liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially used for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.

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Example Sentences

The new diagnostic is based on nanosensors that can be delivered by an inhaler or a nebulizer.

From Science Daily

"In the winter when it's colder he has an increase in nebulizer treatment and physio so it's a rigorous routine," she said.

From BBC

After several days on her nebulizer, her condition failed to improve.

From Salon

Their nebulizer treatments became more frequent while they lived there, and Catherine herself was prescribed an albuterol inhaler and diagnosed with asthma.

From Seattle Times

A hospital’s nebulizer machine turns liquid albuterol into a mist that is inhaled by the asthmatic patient.

From Washington Times