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Nebulized therapy hinges on delivering the exact medication in the correct amount through a properly functioning device. Verifying the prescribed medication ensures you’re giving the right drug, at the right strength and volume, with any required diluent or saline, and that the product isn’t expired or incompatible with the nebulizer kit. Checking the device ensures the compressor is delivering adequate airflow, the nebulizer cup, tubing, and mask or mouthpiece are assembled correctly with no leaks or blockages, and that aerosol generation will reliably reach the patient’s airways. When both medication and equipment are correct and working, the treatment is safe, effective, and not wasted.