- Nebulizers turn liquid medication into a fine mist (aerosol) that a patient inhales deeply into their lungs.
- This aerosol delivery system creates airborne particles that may carry the virus.
- Aerosol Generation: Nebulized treatments create aerosols that can potentially transmit the virus, so infection control is crucial.
- CDC Guidance: The CDC recommends healthcare providers use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, when administering nebulized treatments to prevent infection.
- Saline Nebulization Studies: Research on saline (saltwater) nebulization showed it didn't significantly increase viral spread, though it could reduce exhaled particle emission in some high-emitters.
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