Guidance for nebulization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract

Nebulized medications are frequently administered in both acute and chronic conditions-viz., management of acute asthma and COPD exacerbations, home maintenance treatment for chronic respiratory diseases like COPD, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis, etc. However, the viral pandemic of COVID-19 has raised concerns on the use of nebulization. This document is intended to provide guidance to physicians on the role and use of nebulization in the current pandemic, based on current evidence and understanding.