inhaler

American  

[in-hey-ler] / ɪnˈheɪ lər /

noun

1. an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.

2. a respirator.

3. a person who inhales.

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inhaler British  

/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

1. a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma

2. a person who inhales

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Etymology

Origin of inhaler

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er ¹

Example Sentences

At this point, I had only my asthma inhaler to comfort me.

From Los Angeles Times

She still suffers from a chronic cough and uses an inhaler, she said, adding that “a lot of inhalers were prescribed in the area.”

From Los Angeles Times

For their rollout, Amazon Pharmacy kiosks will offer a range of medications including antibiotics, inhalers and blood-pressure medication.

From MarketWatch

Dr Khare said such coughs respond best to bronchodilators - medicines that open up the airways - preferably through inhalers or nebulisers, though many doctors still rely on syrups that offer only limited relief.

From BBC

She was also a severe asthmatic, always followed by a "frightened minion carrying her asthma inhaler, as though it were a crown, or a sceptre of some sort".

From BBC