Inhaler vs. Inhauler — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Inhaler and Inhauler
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Inhaler
An inhaler (also known as a puffer, pump or allergy spray) is a medical device used for delivering medicines into the lungs through the work of a person's breathing. This allows medicines to be delivered to and absorbed in the lungs, which provides the ability for targeted medical treatment to this specific region of the body, as well as a reduction in the side effects of oral medications.
Inhauler
Synonym of inhaul
Inhaler
One that inhales
An avid inhaler of aromatic pipe smoke.
Inhaler
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. Also called inhalator.
Inhaler
One who inhales.
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Inhaler
(medicine) A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Inhaler
One who inhales.
Inhaler
An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, such as ether or chloroform, or an aerosol mist of a solution, for medicinal purposes; as, he alway carried his inhaler around in his pocket in case he had asthmatic attack.
Inhaler
A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers.
Inhaler
A dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
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