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a device that dispenses a specific amount of medication in a form suitable for inhaling.
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an inhaler that gives a specific amount of medication with each use
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Inhaler used to deliver aerosolized medications to patients with respiratory disease.
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a device that helps deliver a specific amount of
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an aerosol device that delivers a precisely-measured dose of a therapeutic drug
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A device that contains pre-measured doses of medication that is inhaled directly into the lungs.
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A device used to deliver medication to the lungs in a pre-measured amount. To view a video on how to use your MDI; Click here.
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A medication container that, when activated by pushing a trigger, delivers a pre-measured dose of medication that is inhaled directly into the lungs.
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most common device for administering quick-relief asthma medications, consisting of a tube-shaped mouthpiece connected to a canister that projects a measured amount of medication when actuated by the user
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A portable device used to deliver a fine aerosol mist of medication to the lungs; powered by propellant; use of the inhaler must be coordinated with the intake of breath.
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A small device for administering aerosol medication for asthma. These inhalers contain a propellant gas.
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A spray inhaler that sends a fixed dose of medicine with each puff.
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A device that delivers the required medication in an aerosol form.
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A device for delivering inhaled asthma medications. Multiple doses of medication are held within a pressurized canister. With each use, the exact "metered" dose is released in the form of a spray (see Asthma).
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