Inhalers (Saline Steam Inhalers) Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Portable saline steam inhalers, Nebulizers

Available Strengths: Designed for nasal or bronchial steam therapy, typically deliver 3-10 mL/min of saline mist

Reference Brands: -

Category: OTC

Steam inhalers and saline nebulisers (compressor, ultrasonic and mesh types) for home, clinic and hospital use, for device importers, medical distributors, pharmacies and tender buyers.

Product Description:

This page covers two related device types. A steam inhaler heats water and delivers warm vapour through a mask or cup to the nose and throat. A nebuliser turns a liquid, such as sterile sodium chloride solution, into a fine aerosol using compressed air, an ultrasonic crystal or a vibrating mesh. Boiling saline gives off water vapour and leaves the salt behind, so only a nebuliser carries saline droplets to the airways. Battery mesh units suit home and travel, compressors suit clinics and wards.

Steam inhalers are mostly simple consumer goods. Nebulisers are medical devices, often used to give solutions a doctor has prescribed. A full set includes the chamber, tubing, mouthpiece and masks in adult and child sizes. Output rate and droplet size depend on the design and are stated in each instructions for use, so compare those figures. Parts are cleaned and dried after each use. Steam units carry a scald risk and need stable bases and clear warnings. Saline ampoules for nebulising are registered separately.

Sourcing notes. Ask which category each product holds in your market, since steam inhalers may sit outside device rules while nebulisers are regulated almost everywhere. Request the maker's ISO 13485 certificate, CE or UKCA certification with the device class, or FDA clearance for the US. Nebulising systems are tested to ISO 27427, and mains units to IEC 60601-1. For tenders, specify device type, power supply and plug, noise level, mask sizes, spare parts, consumable kits, warranty and label language.