Nebulizers Market by Type (Mesh Nebulizers, Jet Nebulizers, and Ultrasonic Nebulizers) and by End User (Hospitals & Clinics and Home Care Patients) – Global Analysis & Forecast 2019-2030

Nebulizers Market Introduction & Overview

Nebulizers are devices that are utilized to administer medication. They convert drugs into mist, which reaches lungs through respiration. It is highly preferred for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, and others. These devices are especially helpful in terms of adjusting dosage levels while treating infants, children, adults, as well as elders. Respiratory diseases are a leading cause of ill health and deaths in the world. According to the WHO, more than 65 million people suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) and each year, three million die from it. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children with more than 334 million suffering globally. Common sources of unhealthy air include indoor & outdoor air pollution, tobacco smoking, toxic particles, fumes, and allergens. The burden of respiratory diseases affects individuals, families, workplaces, schools, cities, and states.

The global nebulizers market is driven by factors, such as growing incidents of respiratory diseases such as COPD and asthma globally. According to Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, more than 25 million people in the U.S. are suffering from asthma and 14.8 million adults have been diagnosed with COPD. Also, according to the WHO, smoking tobacco is the primary cause of COPD and more than 1 billion people inhale outdoor polluted air exposed to tobacco. Also, COPD is more common in both men and women due to smoking in high income countries.  These are some of the prime factors fueling market growth. However, wastage of drugs due to evaporation might restraint the market growth to a certain extent.

The global nebulizers market can be segmented into type, end users, and region.

Nebulizers Market By Type

Based on type, the market can be segmented into mesh nebulizers, jet nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers, and others. Mesh nebulizers are anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period majorly due to its high efficiency, low residual volume, and the ability to nebulize in low drug volumes. It is also efficient in delivering high dosage to patients. Moreover, these nebulizers are small & portable, thus making them easy to handle.

Nebulizers Market By End Users

Based on end-users the market can be classified into hospitals & clinics, home care, and others. The home care segment will hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the availability of a variety of small, handy, & portable nebulizers, which can be used at home to treat respiratory diseases so that people do not have to spend time at hospitals for nebulization.

Nebulizers Market By Region

Based on the region, the market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (ROW). North America dominated the market owing to increased prevalence of respiratory diseases, supportive government healthcare policies, presence of leading players, developed healthcare infrastructure, government initiatives for technological development and rising awareness among people.  

Nebulizers Market Prominent Players

Some of the key players operating in the global nebulizers market include Briggs Healthcare, Besco Medical, DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC, Feellife Health Inc., Convexity Scientific Inc., Invacare Corporation., Koninklijke Philips N.V., PARI, Omron Healthcare, Inc., Aerogen, and others.