INHALER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does inhaler mean? 

• INHALER (noun)
  The noun INHALER has 1 sense:

1. a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion

  Familiarity information: INHALER used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INHALER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

inhalator; inhaler

Hypernyms ("inhaler" is a kind of...):

dispenser (a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts)

 Context examples 

A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an inhaler refill.

(Inhaler Refill Dosing Unit, NCI Thesaurus)

A container of medication intended to refill an inhaler.

(Inhaler Refill, NCI Thesaurus)

A prescription is needed for nicotine inhalers.

(Nicotine inhaler, NCI Dictionary)

These products include nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine patch.

(Nicotine Replacement, NCI Dictionary)

These products include nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine patch, and some are available without a prescription.

(Nicotine replacement therapy, NCI Dictionary)

Those classified as having asthma had been diagnosed at two or more doctor's appointments and had also received a prescription, such as an inhaler.

(Obesity May Be to Blame for Quarter of Asthma Cases in Children, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an inhaler.

(Inhaler Dosing Unit, NCI Thesaurus)

Treatments include inhalers, oxygen, medications and sometimes surgery to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.

(Emphysema, NIH)

This dose form may also refer to capsules that are intended for use in inhalers.

(Inhaler Capsule Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

Cigarette is a very efficient drug-delivery inhaler system for fast-acting substances.

(Cigarette Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)