[ noun ] a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion <noun.artifact>
Inhaler \In*hal"er\, n. 1. One who inhales.
2. An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, such as ether or chloroform, or an aerosol mist of a solution, for medicinal purposes; as, he alway carried his inhaler around in his pocket in case he had asthmatic attack. [1913 Webster +PJC]
3. A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers.
Inhalant \In*hal"ant\, n. An apparatus also called an {inhaler} (which see); also, that which is to be inhaled, especially a medicine taken by inhalation. [1913 Webster +PJC]
Researchers found that the risk of a fatal asthma attack more than doubled for every additional inhaler consumed per month.
The inhaler is used to combat pneumonias associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
The company has also applied for licences to market the product in Europe, he said. The licence, for a meter-dosed aerosol inhaler system for Intal, may allow Harris to take significant market share from Fisons.