Nebulizers and uses thereof
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1. A nebulizer comprising a porous medium configured to produce aerosols, a displaceable wetting mechanism configured to spread a liquid over the porous medium thereby to wet the porous medium and a gas channel configured to introduce pressure gradient to the porous medium, wherein the displaceable wetting mechanism comprises a rotatable elongated member configured to move across the surface of the porous medium, thereby to homogeneously or semi-homogeneously spread the liquid over the surface.
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Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to the field of nebulizers for aerosol generation and methods of using same for treating diseases and disorders.
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- 1. A nebulizer comprising a porous medium configured to produce aerosols, a displaceable wetting mechanism configured to spread a liquid over the porous medium thereby to wet the porous medium and a gas channel configured to introduce pressure gradient to the porous medium, wherein the displaceable wetting mechanism comprises a rotatable elongated member configured to move across the surface of the porous medium, thereby to homogeneously or semi-homogeneously spread the liquid over the surface.
- 11. A nebulizer cartridge comprising a porous medium and a displaceable wetting mechanism configured to spread a liquid over the porous medium thereby to wet the porous medium, wherein the displaceable wetting mechanism comprises a rotatable elongated member.
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