Abstract

A self-contained, high capacity nebulizer, having automatic mixing and temperature control features is provided. The nebulizer may be adapted for use in conjunction with mechanical respirators, ventilators, or breathing machines, and for this purpose will use electrical signals generated by or received from the respirator to automatically control the nebulizing and mixing functions such that nebulization occurs intermittently, that is, only during the inhalation phase of the respiratory function. The nebulizer may also be adapted for manual and/or continuous use by providing an external electrical signal generator to manually control the nebulization and mixing functions.