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Nebulizers and Vaporizers MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Tree Number(s)
E07.605
Unique ID
D009330
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009330
Scope Note
Devices that cause a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. It is used in drug administration by inhalation, humidification of ambient air, and in certain analytical instruments.
Entry Version
NEBULIZERS VAPORIZERS
Entry Term(s)
Atomizers
Inhalation Devices
Inhalators
Inhalers
Nebulizers
Vaporizers
Vaporizers and Nebulizers
NLM Classification #
WB 342
Previous Indexing
Aerosols (1966-1986)
Anesthesia, Inhalation (1966-1986)
Volatilization (1971-1986)
See Also
Administration, Inhalation
Administration, Intranasal
Aerosols
Public MeSH Note
87
History Note
87
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/06/04
Revision Date
2017/05/31
Nebulizers and Vaporizers Preferred
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