inhaler

[ in-hey-ler ]

/ ɪnˈheɪ lər /

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noun

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

a respirator.

a person who inhales.

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Origin of inhaler

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er¹

Words nearby inhaler

inhalation anesthesia, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation therapy, inhalator, inhale, inhaler, in half, Inhambane, in hand, inharmonic, inharmonious

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She had respiratory difficulties that required an inhaler, making her more vulnerable to the virus.
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This may be done with the inhaler on a few occasions at least.
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She is directed to take a full inspiration, and then to apply the Inhaler to the mouth and nose.
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It will therefore be gathered from this that the patient herself always holds the inhaler.
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British Dictionary definitions for inhaler

inhaler

/ (ɪnˈheɪlə) /

noun

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

a person who inhales

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Medical definitions for inhaler

inhaler

[ ĭn-hā′lər ]

n.

A device that produces a vapor to ease breathing or is used to medicate by inhalation, especially a small nasal applicator containing a volatile medicament.inhalator

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