I0141700 (ĭn′hə-lā′shən)n.1. The act or an instance of inhaling.2. An inhalant.
inhalation
(ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən) n1. the act of inhaling; breathing in of air or other vapours2. (Medicine) an inhalant formulation
in•ha•la•tion
(ˌɪn həˈleɪ ʃən)
n. 1. an act or instance of inhaling. 2. an inhalant. [1615–25]Thesaurus
Noun
1.
inhalation - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathingbreathing in, intake, aspiration, inspirationbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalationbreath - the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"gasp, pant - a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she gave a gasp and fainted"drag, pull, puff - a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly"
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inhalation - a medication to be taken by inhaling itinhalantmedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
inhalation
nounbreathing, breath, inspiration, inhalinga complete cycle of inhalation and exhalation
inhalation
nounThe act of breathing in:inspiration.Translations吸入
inhale
(inˈheil) verb to breathe in. He inhaled deeply; It is very unpleasant to have to inhale the smoke from other people's cigarettes. 吸入 吸入inhalation (in(h)əˈleiʃən) noun 吸入 吸入inˈhaler noun a usually small apparatus by means of which people inhale certain medicines. 吸入器 吸入器
Inhalation
inhalation
[‚in·ə′lā·shən] (physiology) The process of breathing in.
Inhalation
a method of introducing medicinal substances into the body by means of inhaling. The medicinal substances are used in the form of vapor, gas, or aerosols (fumes and aqueous or oily mist). Special inhalers create the proper degree of disintegration of substances (the smaller the particles, the deeper they penetrate into the respiratory tract); the steam or compressed air draws the medicine into its stream and atomizes it. The medicinal substance enters the respiratory tract through a cone or mask that covers the nose and mouth. The temperature of the inhaled vapor is about 45°C. Inhalers may be stationary or portable.
Alkalis, dissolved sulfamide preparations, antibiotics, and other medications are introduced by the inhalation method. Inhalation is prescribed predominantly in inflammatory diseases of the respiratory organs. Oily inhalation (most often of vegetable oil with menthol) is used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes; a thin, oily film is formed on the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, which inhibits absorption of various toxic substances and promotes their expectoration. Inhalatoriums are created to provide inhalation procedures for large groups (for example, workers in chemical and cement plants, miners). Inhalation of medicinal substances is called artificial inhalation, and breathing healthful sea, forest, or mountain air is called natural inhalation.
REFERENCE
Eidel’shtein, S. I. Osnovy aerozol’terapii. Moscow, 1967.
M. M. FILJPPOV
inhalation
inhalation
[in″hah-la´shun] 1. the drawing of air or other substances into the airways and lungs; see also aspiration. Called also inspiration.2. any drug or solution of drugs administered (as by means of nebulizers or aerosols) by the nasal or oral respiratory route.
in·ha·la·tion
(in'hă-lā'shŭn), 1. The act of drawing in the breath. Synonym(s): inspiration2. Drawing in a medicated vapor with the breath. 3. A solution of a drug or combination of drugs for administration as a nebulized mist intended to reach the respiratory tree. 4. Drawing in or exposed to an agent (gas, vapor, or particulate) that is contained in inspired or inspirable air. [L. in-halo, pp. -halatus, to breathe at or in]
inhalation
(ĭn′hə-lā′shən)n.1. The act or an instance of inhaling.2. An inhalant.
anthrax
Greek, anthrax, a burning coal, charbon, milzbrand Infectious disease An often fatal bacterial infection which occurs when Bacillus anthracis endospores, primarily of grazing herbivore–cattle, sheep, horses, mules–origin enter via skin abrasions, inhalation, or orally Pathogenesis Anthrax endospores germinate within macrophages, become vegetative bacteria, multiply within the lymphatics, enter the bloodstream and cause massive septicemia Clinical URI-like symptoms, followed by high fever, vomiting, joint pain, SOB, internal and external hemorrhage, hypotension, meningitis, pulmonary edema, shock sudden death; intestinal anthrax is caused by ingestion of contaminated meat; cutaneous anthrax is rare Diagnosis ELISA for capsule antigens–95+% senstivity, for protective antigen–72% sensitivity; detection of exotoxins in blood is unreliable Prevention Prophylaxis–6 wks with doxycycline or ciprofloxacin; vaccination, with anthrax vaccine absorbed; decontamination with aerosolized formalin Management Penicillin, doxycycline; if allergic to penicillin, chloramaphenicol, erythromycin, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin See Bacillus anthracis, Cutaneous anthrax, Industrial anthrax, Inhalation anthrax.
Anthrax, clinical forms
Pulmonary
Almost universally fatal–due to inhalation of anthrax spores which germinate and produce toxins resulting in pleural effusions, hemorrhage, cyanosis, SOB, stridor, shock, death
Inhalation
Anthrax pneumonia, inhalational anthrax, pulmonary anthrax An almost universally fatal form due to inhalation of 1 to 2 µm pathogenic endospores which are deposited in alveoli, engulfed by macrophages and germinate en route to the mediastinal and peribronchial lymph nodes, produce toxins Clinical Mediastinal widening, pleural effusions, fever, nonproductive cough, myalgia, malaise, hemorrhage, cyanosis, SOB, stridor, shock, death, often accompanied by mesenteric lymphadenitis, diffuse abdominal pain, fever
Cutaneous
Once common among handlers of infected animals, eg farmers, woolsorters, tanners, brushmakers and carpetmakers in an era when brushes were from animals Clinical Carbuncle–a cluster of boils, that later ulcerates, resulting in a hard black center surrounded by bright red inflammation; rare cases which become systemic are almost 100% fatal
Gastrointestinal
After ingesting contaminated meat–2 to 5 days; once ingested spores germinate, causing ulceration, hemorrhagic and necrotizing gastroenteritis Clinical Fever, diffuse abdominal pain with rebound tenderness, melanic stools, vomit, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, shock; death is due to intestinal perforation or anthrax toxemia
A rare, usually fatal complication of GI or inhalation anthrax with death occurring 1 to 6 days after onset of illness Clinical Meningeal symptoms, nuchal rigidity, fever, fatigue, myalgia, headache, N&V, agitation, seizures, delirium, followed by neurologic degeneration and death
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in·ha·la·tion
(in'hă-lā'shŭn) 1. The act of drawing in the breath. Synonym(s): inspiration. 2. Drawing a medicated vapor in with the breath. 3. A solution of a drug or combination of drugs for administration as a nebulized mist intended to reach the respiratory tree. [L. in-halo, pp. -halatus, to breathe at or in]
in·ha·la·tion
(in'hă-lā'shŭn) 1. The act of drawing in the breath. Synonym(s): inspiration. 2. Drawing in a medicated vapor with the breath. [L. in-halo, pp. -halatus, to breathe at or in]
Patient discussion about inhalation
Q. How can I know the inhaler is empty? My 8 years-old boy has asthma and he takes steroids with inhaler. Every time it runs out of med we get a prescription for a new one. Is that OK? A friend that her son is treated with similar inhaler told me that towards the end it no longer delivers enough medication. How can I know I should get a new one?A. Here is a video you may find usefull:
Q. What are the side effects for the regular asthma inhalers? I am taking an inhaler (non-steroid one) for my asthma and I wanted to know what can be possible side effects to this treatment.A. Simple inhalers that contain a material that helps with keeping the bronchi not constricted, have side effects that are related to the sympathetic nervous system- such as slight tremor, small increase in heart rate or blood pressure, but these are all in greater risk when taking in a not-inhaled way. Patients must be cautioned against using these medicines too frequently, as with such use their efficacy may decline, producing desensitization resulting in an exacerbation of symptoms which may lead to refractory asthma, meaning that the attack might not be relieved by these medications anymore.
Q. Is a Proventil Inhaler cheaper by you than Secirity Blue? I pay $60. with Security Blue now. Is it cheaper with you for a three months supply ?A. here is a drug prices comparing site- http://www.compare-prescription-prices.com/drug/Proventil.htm but i couldn't find there that other drug you were talking about....is that it's name?
inhalation - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing