Vaporizer
Vaporizer
Vaporizer (/vā-pə-ˌrī-zər/) is a device used to generate substances in the form of vapor, especially for medicinal inhalation. The term is derived from the Latin word "vapor" which means steam or heat.
Usage
In the medical field, a vaporizer is often used to administer medications or therapeutic compounds to patients through inhalation. The substance to be inhaled is usually heated to a point where it turns into vapor, but not to the point of combustion, thus reducing the harmful effects of smoking.
Types of Vaporizers
There are several types of vaporizers used in medicine, including:
- Nebulizer: A type of vaporizer that converts liquid medication into a fine mist that can be inhaled into the lungs.
- Humidifier: A device that increases humidity (moisture) in a single room or an entire building. In the home, point-of-use humidifiers are commonly used to humidify a single room, while whole-house or furnace humidifiers, which connect to a home's HVAC system, provide humidity to the entire house.
- Inhaler: A medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs. It is mainly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Related Terms
- Atomizer: A device that emits a fine spray, typically used to scent the air, to distribute a substance more evenly, or to reduce a liquid to a fine mist.
- Diffuser: A device that disperses essential oils into the surrounding air. There are several types of essential oil diffusers, including ceramic, ultrasonic, and nebulizer diffusers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaporizer
- Wikipedia's article - Vaporizer
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