Inhalator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an inhalator to help relieve the patient's nasal congestion caused by allergies.
- She used an inhalator before bedtime to clear her stuffy nose and breathe more easily.
- The pharmacist recommended an inhalator that contained eucalyptus oil to help loosen mucus.
- He kept an inhalator in his desk drawer at work to use whenever his sinuses acted up.
- The inhalator was a lifesaver during cold season, providing quick relief from congestion and sinus pressure.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a portable inhalator for the patient to manage her chronic respiratory condition at home.
- A trained nurse showed the family how to properly use the inhalator on their loved one in the hospital.
- The inhalator provided a steady flow of oxygen, allowing the patient to breathe more easily.
- Inhalators like the one used by the patient can be lifesaving for people with severe respiratory diseases.
- The paramedics brought an inhalator to the scene to assist the injured person until the ambulance arrived.