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Nebulizer use - series: Nebulizer use - part one

 Nebulizer use - part one

Nebulizer use - series
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  • Nebulizer use - part one
  • Nebulizer use - part two
  • Nebulizer use - part three
  • Nebulizer use - part four
  • Nebulizer use - part five
  • Nebulizer use - part six
  • Nebulizer use - part seven

    • Nebulizers are used to treat asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other conditions where inhaled medicines are indicated.

    Nebulizers deliver a stream of medicated air to the lungs over a period of time.

    Update Date: 10/30/2006

    Updated by: Donald Accetta, MD, MPH, President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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