Types Of Nebulisers And How They Help
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A nebuliser is an electronic device that converts liquid medication into a fine aerosol or mist so that it can be delivered to the lungs.
There are various mechanisms by which liquid medicine can be aerosolised. Depending on these mechanisms, the nebulisers are categorised into various types (elaborated below).
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Jet nebulisers use pressurised gas/air to draw the liquid medication from the nebuliser cup through a thin capillary. The pressurised air or gas is provided by the compressor. The liquid medication is converted into an aerosol or mist comprising small and large particles. Smaller particles are inhaled, while the larger particles hit the inside wall of the medication cup and enter back into the medication cup/chamber.
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Mesh nebulisers use a mesh or aperture plate to generate the aerosol or mist.
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Ultrasonic nebulisers use high-frequency vibrations generated by a piezoelectric crystal to produce the aerosol.
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Smart nebulisers have an inbuilt automatic sensor that senses your breathing and determines when the aerosol should be delivered. Some smart nebulisers also keep a log of the usage, which helps in patient adherence to therapy.
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