How does a Nebulizer Mask work?

The working principle of the nebulizer mask mainly includes the following steps:

‌Liquid drug delivery‌: The nebulizer mask has a liquid drug reservoir or cup to place the drug in it. These drugs are usually respiratory drugs, such as bronchodilators, inhaled hormones or antibiotics.

‌Compressed gas supply‌: The nebulizer mask has a compressed gas supply system, usually using compressed air or oxygen. The compressed gas enters the nebulizer through a pipe.

‌Nebulizer components‌: The nebulizer in the nebulizer mask is a key component used to convert liquid drugs into tiny aerosolized particles. Usually, the nebulizer mask uses ultrasound or air pressure to produce an oscillation or spray effect to disperse the liquid drug into small particles.

‌Inhalation process‌: The patient wears the nebulizer mask over the mouth and nose. When the patient breathes, the aerosolized drug particles enter the respiratory tract through the airflow provided by the mask. These fine particles can enter the lungs through the mouth and nose and be absorbed by the lung tissue.

‌Construction and material of nebulizer mask‌: Nebulizer mask is usually made of rubber or silicone, with a round shape, used to protect air pollutants and bacteria from invading the respiratory tract. Its materials include silicone, rubber, PC and diving goggles, among which silicone and rubber are widely used due to their good waterproof, shockproof and soft properties‌.

‌Use scenarios and effects of nebulizer mask‌: Nebulizer mask is widely used in the treatment of respiratory and digestive tract diseases, with the characteristics of small size, easy use and significant efficacy. It can filter out dust with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns in the air, and has a good blocking effect on particles of 0.3 microns, thereby protecting the wearer's respiratory tract and lungs from the invasion of harmful substances‌.