Ventolin (Noun)
Meaning
A bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed her Ventolin to help control her asthma attacks.
- He inhaled a dose of Ventolin from his inhaler before jogging.
- After experiencing wheezing, she took a puff of Ventolin to ease her breathing.
- The medication, also known as Ventolin, worked quickly to relax her airway muscles.
- She always carried her Ventolin inhaler with her in case of an asthma emergency.