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2. Nebulizer - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, a nebulizer (American English) [1] or nebuliser (British English) [2] is a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. Nebulizers are commonly used for the treatment of asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD and other respiratory diseases or disorders.

3. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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   Bag valve masks come in different sizes to fit infants, children, and adults. The face mask size may be independent of the bag size; for example, a single pediatric-sized bag might be used with different masks for multiple face sizes, or a pediatric mask might be used with an adult bag for patients with small faces.

4. Inhaler - Wikipedia

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   An inhaler (puffer, asthma pump or allergy spray) is a medical device used for delivering medicines into the lungs through the work of a person's breathing. This allows medicines to be delivered to and absorbed in the lungs, which provides the ability for targeted medical treatment to this specific region of the body, as well as a reduction in the side effects of oral medications.

5. Oxygen therapy - Wikipedia

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   A small portable M6 (B) cylinder holds 164 or 170 litres (5.8 or 6.0 cu ft) and weighs about 1.3 to 1.6 kilograms (2.9 to 3.5 lb). [62] These tanks can last 4–6 hours with a conserving regulator , [ clarification needed ] which adjust flow based on a person's breathing rate.

6. Mechanical ventilation - Wikipedia

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   Mechanical ventilation or assisted ventilation is the medical term for using a ventilator machine to fully or partially provide artificial ventilation.Mechanical ventilation helps move air into and out of the lungs, with the main goal of helping the delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide.

7. Incentive spirometer - Wikipedia

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   An incentive spirometer is a handheld medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs.By training patients to take slow and deep breaths, this simplified spirometer facilitates lung expansion and strengthening.