Nebulizers and Vaporizers

Devices that cause a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. It is used in drug administration by inhalation, humidification of ambient air, and in certain analytical instruments.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): E07.605

MeSH Unique ID: D009330

Entry Terms:

• Vaporizers and Nebulizers
• Atomizers
• Atomizer
• Inhalation Devices
• Device, Inhalation
• Devices, Inhalation
• Inhalation Device
• Inhalers
• Inhaler
• Inhalators
• Inhalator
• Nebulizers
• Nebulizer
• Vaporizers
• Vaporizer

Previous Indexing:

• Aerosols (1966-1986)
• Anesthesia, Inhalation (1966-1986)
• Volatilization (1971-1986)

See Also:

• Administration, Inhalation
• Administration, Intranasal
• Aerosols

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Dry Powder Inhalers
Metered Dose Inhalers
Inhalation Spacers