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

Now that she is more settled, her out-of-network charges through Sept. 30, 2025, were $1,369, mostly consisting of regular $40 charges for physical therapy, $50 for recurring nebulizer treatments and $30 for in-network specialist visits.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

To achieve that, the researchers created two formulations of their particles: a solution that can be aerosolized and delivered with a nebulizer, and a dry powder that can be delivered using an inhaler.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024

"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 • Nov. 9, 2023

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

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2023

When this happened before, not long after we moved back, Dad explained how a hospital nebulizer is stronger and better able to move medicine to the lungs.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila