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inhalation

[ɪnhəˈleɪʃən]

inhalation Definition

  • 1the action of breathing in air or other gases
  • 2the administration of a drug in the form of a gas or vapor to be breathed in

Using inhalation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inhalation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The inhalation of polluted air can cause respiratory problems.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed an inhalation for her asthma.

  • Example

    The use of inhalation as a delivery method for medication is common in treating respiratory diseases.

inhalation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inhalation

Antonyms for inhalation

Phrases with inhalation

  • inhaled corticosteroids

    a type of medication used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions, which is inhaled directly into the lungs

    Example

    The doctor prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to manage his patient's asthma symptoms.

  • anesthetic drugs that are administered by inhalation, typically through a mask or breathing tube

    Example

    The anesthesiologist used inhaled anesthetics to put the patient to sleep before surgery.

  • a gas used to treat pulmonary hypertension and other respiratory conditions, which is inhaled directly into the lungs

    Example

    The patient was given inhaled nitric oxide to improve oxygenation in the blood.

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Summary: inhalation in Brief

Inhalation [ɪnhəˈleɪʃən] refers to the act of breathing in air or other gases. It can also refer to the administration of medication in the form of a gas or vapor to be breathed in. Examples include 'The inhalation of polluted air can cause respiratory problems,' and 'The doctor prescribed an inhalation for her asthma.' Inhalation can also be used to deliver medication, such as inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled anesthetics, and inhaled nitric oxide.

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