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inhaler
noun
in·hal·er
in-ˈhā-lər
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People with asthma and COPD should take their inhalers or other medications as prescribed.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
During a video appointment with Amazon’s medical service providers on Dec. 18, 2023, he was told to buy an inhaler.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Recruits used to be able to omit mention of disqualifying factors like years-old sports injuries, the use of an inhaler, or mental health counseling — often after some coaching from recruiters.
—Gil Barndollar, Vox, 1 Sep. 2024
The default treatment for any type of asthma is steroids, usually delivered through an inhaler.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Inhaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhaler. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
inhaler
noun
in·hal·er
in-ˈhā-lər
1
: a device used in inhaling medicines (as those to treat asthma)
2
: one that inhales
Medical Definition
inhaler
noun
in·hal·er
in-ˈhā-lər
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