nebulizer
/ˈnɛbjəˌlaɪzər/
noun
- A device that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist so it can be inhaled into the lungs, often used for treating asthma or other breathing problems.
- The doctor prescribed a nebulizer to help the child breathe more easily during an asthma attack.
- She used her nebulizer every morning to deliver the medication directly to her lungs.
- The hospital keeps several nebulizers in the emergency room for patients with severe respiratory issues.