inhaler
Pocket bronchial aid
An inhaler is a small handheld device that delivers medication directly to the lungs through the mouth.
Most commonly associated with asthma treatment, inhalers allow patients to breathe in measured doses of bronchodilators or steroids: She always keeps her inhaler in her purse.
The term also covers devices used to inhale recreational substances.
Whistling labored breath
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
exacerbation · inflammation · allergens · triggers · chronic · preventer · maintenance · controller
Device maintaining separation
- aerosolMist in gas
- DPINetwork traffic content examination
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
chamber · mouthpiece · puffer · canister · cartridge · pressurized · valve · nozzle
Trembling or blended treat
- primeReadying for action
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- actuateCause to operate
- coordinateArrange for unified action
rinse · spacer · timing · upright · instructions · misuse · adherence · demonstration
Bronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
beta-agonist · prescription · dosage · refill · generic · brand-name · combination · priming
Serious sudden danger
- fast-actingProducing rapid results
- attackAggressive act against another
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
- immediateHappening without delay
lifesaver · on-hand · symptoms · sudden · acute · carry · accessible · pocket
Tightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- travel-sizedShrunk for portability
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
discreet · convenient · carry-on · personal · small · mobile · on-the-go · transportable
wheeze
Whistling labored breath
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
flare-up · exacerbation · inflammation · allergens · triggers · chronic · preventer · maintenance · controller · spirometry
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Device maintaining separation
- aerosolMist in gas
- DPINetwork traffic content examination
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
actuator · chamber · mouthpiece · puffer · canister · cartridge · pressurized · valve · nozzle · cap
shake
Trembling or blended treat
coordinate · rinse · spacer · timing · upright · instructions · misuse · adherence · demonstration · coaching
albuterol
Bronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
anticholinergic · beta-agonist · prescription · dosage · refill · generic · brand-name · combination · priming
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- fast-actingProducing rapid results
- attackAggressive act against another
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
immediate · lifesaver · on-hand · symptoms · sudden · acute · carry · accessible · pocket · purse
compact
Tightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- travel-sizedShrunk for portability
pocket-sized · discreet · convenient · carry-on · personal · small · mobile · on-the-go · transportable · everyday
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- Cold Remediescold medicine, cough syrup, cough drops, throat lozenges, lozenges
- health equipmentstethoscope, bandage, gauze, syringe, needle
- health suppliesbandage, pharmacy, bandages, drugstore, gauze
- medical aidswheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, hearing aid
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
inhalerpill
Solid medicine dose
tablet · capsule · injection · syringe · oral medication
- smoke inhalationBreathing in combustion gases
- inhaling foodSwallowing food rapidly
- steam inhalationBreathing heated water vapor
- nasal inhalerNostril-inserted decongestant device
- steroid inhalerMedication device for airways
- French inhaleOral exhale, nasal inhalation
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