Nebulization
Short Answer
Definition
is a drug delivey system medicine is administered in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs
Indications
Bronchial asthma
Cystic fibrosis
COPD
Drugs used
Salbutamol - asthma
Budecort - asthma
Ipratropium - COPD
How does a nebuliser work
It uses Oxygen, Compressed air or ultrasonic power to break up solutions and suspensions into small droplets/mist
Nebulizers are no more effective than metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with spacers
