inhalator

• Dispositivo utilizado para administrar medicación en forma de vapor o aerosol para ser inhalada, o bien para proporcionar ventilación artificial prolongada; se emplea para aliviar la congestión nasal o tratar afecciones respiratorias.

A device used either for administering long-term artificial respiration or for delivering a medicated vapor to be inhaled to relieve nasal congestion.

1. Artificial respiration deviceC1formalmedical

   A breathing device used for administering long-term artificial respiration.

   Respirador artificial

   • The paramedic attached the inhalator to the patient's face.
   • Modern inhalators are essential in intensive care units.
   • The device functions as an inhalator to support breathing.

   Sinónimosbreathing apparatusrespiratorventilator

2. Vapor dispenser for congestionC1formalmedical

   A dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion.

   inhalador de vapor

   • She used an inhalator to clear her blocked sinuses.
   • The pharmacist recommended a steam inhalator for the cold.
   • He bought an inhalator to help with his allergies.

   Sinónimosinhalervaporizer