inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
1
: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled
an asthma inhaler
2
: one that inhales

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Using quick-relief inhalers (bronchodilators): Quick-relief (rescue) inhalers contain medications that relax airway muscles, open the airways, and improve breathing. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Oct. 2024 These findings suggest that Dupixent may be a good add-on therapy for people who have high eosinophil levels that suggest inflammation in their lungs and who don’t get enough symptom relief from COPD inhalers, says Hanania. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Sep. 2024 The brand’s success shows how tobacco companies have diversified their business models from cigarettes to tobacco-free products like vapes, snus, nicotine gums and inhalers. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 July 2024 The list covers common prescriptions like penicillin, metformin, lithium and albuterol asthma inhalers. Maya Goldman, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inhaler 

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inhaler was in 1778

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“Inhaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhaler. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

inhaler

noun
in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
1
: a device used in inhaling medicines (as those to treat asthma)
2
: one that inhales

Medical Definition

inhaler

noun
in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled compare inhalator

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