A nebulizer is an electrically powered machine that turns liquid
medication into a mist so that it can be breathed directly into the
lungs through a face mask or mouthpiece. People with asthma can use
a nebulizer to take their medications.
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diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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