The main uses of aerosol therapy in respiratory care include the following:
1)Humidification of dry gases
2)Improved mobilization and clearance of secretions
3)Delivery of aerosol drugs to the respiratory tract
4)Delivery of nutrients for patients unable to chew food

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At the present time,there are three main uses of aerosol therapy in respiratory care,as follows:
Humidifying dry inspired gases,using bland aerosols
Improving mobilization and clearance of respiratory secretions,including sputum induction,using bland aerosols of water and hypertonic or hypotonic saline
Delivering aerosolized drugs to the respiratory tract

The Main Uses of Aerosol Therapy in Respiratory Care Include