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

Before Natalie was diagnosed, she was prescribed multiple inhalers to try to treat her symptoms.

From BBC

Zielinski said UnitedHealth’s pharmacy arm also sent him excessive supplies of a once-a-month tablet to increase bone density and an inhaler that he uses only occasionally to relieve symptoms of a lung disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

"For example, when your child is sick, you need to plug in an inhaler, and it can't run on batteries."

From Barron's

He said he was prescribed an inhaler from a pulmonologist for tightness in his chest.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times