Nebulizer and Face Mask

A nebulizer and a face mask

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A nebulizer uses a compressor to turn medicine into a fine mist (aerosol). In this photo, the young girl uses a face mask to breathe in the medicine.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofMarch 25, 2017

Current as of: March 25, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine