A nebuliser is a device that converts liquid into aerosol droplets suitable for inhalation.1 Nebulisers use oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power to break up medication solutions and deliver a therapeutic dose of aerosol particles directly to the lungs. The use of nebulisers in the community is declining.2 However, they may still be useful in certain clinical situations, and are preferred by some patients.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/drug-therapy/nebulisers-in-general-practice