inhalers
Handheld respiratory aids
Inhalers are handheld devices that deliver medication directly to the lungs, used primarily for asthma and other respiratory conditions.
The user breathes in while pressing the device, which releases a measured dose of medicine as a fine mist or powder: She keeps an inhaler in her purse for emergencies.
Also called puffers informally.
Medication widening lung passages
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
controller · preventer · inflammation · constriction · triggers · allergens · attack · flare-up
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- beta-agonistAdrenergic receptor stimulant
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
Device maintaining separation
- aerosolMist in gas
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
propellant · priming · cartridge · coordination · technique
Drug for acute episodes
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- 911Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
anaphylaxis · rapid-acting · panic · wheezing · blue lips · oxygen · emergency room
Damaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- lung diseaseIllness of breathing organs
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
- long-actingHaving extended duration
Outlined steps forward
- peak flowMaximum exhalation speed measure
- triggersCauses or activates
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- routineRegular sequence of actions
adherence · refill · expiration date · carrying case · travel · school nurse · medical alert · checklist
bronchodilator
Medication widening lung passages
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
airways · controller · preventer · inflammation · constriction · triggers · allergens · attack · flare-up · chronic
corticosteroid
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- beta-agonistAdrenergic receptor stimulant
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
combination therapy · prescription · dosage · side effects · oral thrush
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Device maintaining separation
- aerosolMist in gas
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
actuator · propellant · priming · cartridge · coordination · technique
rescue medication
Drug for acute episodes
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- 911Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
epinephrine · anaphylaxis · rapid-acting · panic · wheezing · blue lips · oxygen · emergency room
emphysema
Damaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- lung diseaseIllness of breathing organs
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
action plan
Outlined steps forward
- peak flowMaximum exhalation speed measure
- triggersCauses or activates
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
routine · adherence · refill · expiration date · carrying case · travel · school nurse · medical alert · checklist
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- Prescriptionsprescription, prescriptions, Rx, medication, pills
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- pharmaceuticalsanalgesics, medicines, anesthetics, pills, acetaminophen
- aromatherapyessential oils, diffuser, diffusers, eucalyptus, lavender oil
- respiratory remediesbronchodilators, decongestants, expectorants, cough syrup, nasal spray
inhalersinjections
Syringe-administered doses
pills · tablets · capsules · syringes · suppositories
inhalersaspirators
Devices creating suction
spirometers · respirators · ventilators · CPAP machines · nebulizers
- nasal inhalerNostril-inserted decongestant device
- steroid inhalerMedication device for airways
- French inhaleOral exhale, nasal inhalation
- steam inhalerDevice releasing therapeutic vapors
- puffer inhaler
- menthol inhalerAromatic breathing aid