Comparisons

💡TL;DR: Nebulizers deliver medicated or sterile saline mist to the lungs; steam inhalers provide warm moisture for short-term comfort in the nose and throat. Home nebulizers typically cost about $40–$100+ while steam inhalers are about $30–$70; nebulizers may be covered by Medicare Part B when medically necessary,

💡TL;DR: Never put Vicks VapoRub or any oils in a medical nebulizer. Use only sterile saline or prescribed, water‑based inhalation solutions because oils can reach the lungs and cause exogenous lipoid pneumonia, and thick ointments can clog or damage the device. For mentholated vapors, use devices made for

💡TL;DR: Both jet and mesh nebulizers deliver similar fine aerosol (MMAD ~3–5 μm) and effectively deliver most common medications. Mesh units are quiet, handheld, and typically finish a 2–4 mL dose in about 4–8 minutes; jet compressors are bulkier, louder, and often take 5–10 minutes.

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