What is a nasal “nebulizer”? Nebulization is a term that is usually applied to administering medications to the lungs in a fine mist. It refers to converting any solution into a spray, or to any treatment that uses a spray. This drug delivery technique has been found in various forms for centuries and is still widely used today. However the same delivery technique is sometimes called “atomization.” The terminology can…

Rhinosinusitis refers to a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses. The condition can be classified as acute, recurrent acute, subacute, or chronic (1).  For any type of rhinosinustisis that is not chronic, the treatment usually lasts between one to two weeks and involves nasal rinsing, antibiotics, and decongestants. Treatment can be either topical, as with a nasal spray or atomizer, or systemic, as with…