inhaler  
  吸入(きゅうにゅう)()

(1) Noun :

Inhalers can deliver medicines to the airways that help prevent asthma attacks, relieve symptoms during an asthma attack, or do both.  The Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is the most commonly used type of inhaler. It has a boot-shaped mouthpiece into which a pressurized, medicine-containing canister is inserted. This design has been in use since 1956.  You deliver a measured dose of the medicine to your lungs by inserting the mouthpiece into your mouth and pushing down on the canister while inhaling.


Examples

  • I had an asthma attack while at work yesterday, but fortunately I had my inhaler handy.  

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