Inhalador (en. Inhaler)

/in.a.laˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Instrument that allows the inhalation of medications.
The inhaler is essential for managing asthma.
El inhalador es esencial para controlar el asma.
Medical device used to treat respiratory diseases.
My doctor prescribed me an inhaler for asthma.
Mi doctor me recetó un inhalador para el asma.
Equipment that delivers medication to the lungs via air.
It's important to know how to use an inhaler correctly.
Es importante saber cómo usar correctamente un inhalador.

Etymology

From the verb inhalar, which comes from the Latin 'inhalare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to use the inhaler
To administer medication with the inhaler device.
usar el inhalador
to carry an inhaler
To carry an inhaler for use in case of emergency.
llevar un inhalador
to refill the inhaler
To supply medication to the inhaler for its use.
recargar el inhalador

Related Words

asthma
Respiratory disease that causes difficulty breathing.
asma
pulmonary
Related to pulmonology, the medical specialty that treats respiratory diseases.
neumológico
medication
Substance used to treat or prevent diseases.
medicamento

Slang Meanings

Emergency inhaler
I always carry an emergency inhaler for my asthma attacks.
Siempre llevo un inhalador de emergencia para mis ataques de asma.
cylinder inhaler
The cylinder inhaler is more effective for certain patients.
El inhalador de bombona es más efectivo para ciertos pacientes.