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Nebulizer apparatus and method

  • US 20070023036A1
  • Filed: 06/13/2006
  • Published: 02/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1996
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of supplying nebulized medication to a patient comprising the steps of:

  • providing a nebulizer having an outlet for delivery to a patient, a chamber, a biasing member attached to the chamber, and a gas diverter positioned adjacent to a gas nozzle in the chamber;

    changing a deflection angle of gas from the gas nozzle across a liquid outlet in the chamber to nebulize a liquid in response to a reduction of pressure in the chamber; and

    returning the deflection angle of gas from the gas nozzle to an initial state in response to a return of pressure in the chamber to a level at or above an ambient pressure, wherein the liquid is not nebulized.

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