Inhaler: meaning, definitions and examples
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inhaler
[ ษชnหheษช.lษr ]
medical device
An inhaler is a medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Inhalers come in different types, including metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs).
Synonyms
breath-activated inhaler, nebulizer, puffer
Examples of usage
- The doctor prescribed an inhaler to help manage her asthma symptoms.
- She always carries her inhaler with her in case of an asthma attack.
- Make sure to shake the inhaler before each use to ensure proper medication delivery.
Translations
Translations of the word "inhaler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inalador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคนเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Inhalator
๐ฎ๐ฉ inhaler
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะณะฐะปััะพั
๐ต๐ฑ inhalator
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๅ ฅๅจ
๐ซ๐ท inhalateur
๐ช๐ธ inhalador
๐น๐ท inhaler
๐ฐ๐ท ํก์ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุงุฒ ุงูุงุณุชูุดุงู
๐จ๐ฟ inhalรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ inhalรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๅ ฅๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ inhalator
๐ฎ๐ธ innรถndunartรฆki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝะณะฐะปััะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฐแแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inhaleator
๐ฒ๐ฝ inhalador
Word origin
The word 'inhaler' originated from the verb 'inhale,' which dates back to the early 18th century. The concept of inhaling substances for medicinal purposes has been around for centuries, with early inhalation devices documented in ancient civilizations. The modern inhaler as we know it today evolved in the 20th century with advancements in medical technology and the understanding of respiratory conditions.
See also: inhalation, inhaling.