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neb·u·lize

 (nĕb′yə-līz′)
tr.v. neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing, neb·u·liz·es
1. To convert (a liquid) to a fine spray; atomize.
2. To treat with a medicated spray.

neb′u·li·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.
neb′u·liz′er n.
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nebulizer

(ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzə) or

nebuliser

n
(Medicine) 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. Also called: inhalator
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.nebulizer - a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mistnebulizer - a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
airbrush - an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
dispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
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Translations

nebulizer

[ˈnebjʊˌlaɪzəʳ] Nnebulizador m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

neb·u·liz·er

n. nebulizador, atomizador de líquido.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

nebulizer

n nebulizador m; handheld — nebulizador de mano
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Summary: From a simple cough to asthma, the new OMRON MicroAIR U100 pocket-size nebulizer can treat efficiently, whenever and wherever you need it
[8] They then conducted a clinical study to determine the responses to incremental doses of inhaled bronchodilators in nine patients with stable asthma using the jet nebulizer alone (control) and the jet nebulizer coupled with CPAP and a tight-fitting face mask.
He said that Brittle Asthmatics may find patients require larger doses of these Bronchodilators so many have their own nebulizer or have access to the use of one and a nebulizer is a machine that converts the liquid medicine into an easy inhaled mist by passing oxygen or air through tubing up to a face mask or mouth- piece via a medication chamber.
Developed after researching and analyzing the benefits and challenges of traditional nebulizer technology, this new user-friendly system was engineered for on-the-go consumers.
We then applied a nebulizer (OMRON model NE-C801LA) twice for 3 min, with a pause of 10 min between applications, covering the box immediately after each application.
The Drive Fish Pediatric Compressor Nebulizer is designed for use by individuals with respiratory disabilities.
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He said that no serious emergency case has been received by the hospital and patients are discharged right after providing nebulizer treatment for their respiratory problems.
The patient was hospitalized to the internal medicine ward, and during the hospitalization, he received aerosolized treatment with a nebulizer. The initial improvement of the patient's clinical condition was followed by a sudden relapse with dyspnoea and chest pain and was transferred to the ICU.
Inhalation therapy for asthma is currently broadly divided into the following three methods: nebulizer, pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI), or dry powder inhaler.
performed an in vitro experiment on terbutaline nebulization during NIV in the context of different nebulizer types (Aeroneb Pro, vibrating mesh nebulizer, and Sidestream, jet nebulizer) and the devices' position in the circuit (either proximal, e.g., the nebulizer placed between expiration port and breathing simulator--patient model or distal to the breathing simulator) during NIV with the following settings: inspiratory (I) and expiratory (E) pressures of 20 and 5cm [H.sub.2]O, I:E ratio 1:3, 15breaths/min (BPM), and tidal volume (TV) of 500 ml.