Inhaler (in-HAY-ler) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Inhaler (in-HAY-ler)? A device for giving medicines in the form of a spray that is inhaled (breathed in) through the nose or mouth. Inhalers are used to treat medical problems such as bronchitis, angina, emphysema, and asthma. They are also used to help relieve symptoms that o

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