inhalation

• Nom désignant l'action d'inhaler, c'est-à-dire d'aspirer de l'air ou d'autres gaz dans les poumons, ou un médicament administré par cette voie respiratoire.

A noun referring to the act of drawing air or other gases into the lungs, or a medicinal preparation administered by breathing it in.

1. Act of breathing inB2formalmedical

   The process of drawing air or other gases into the lungs.

   inhalation (action d'inhaler)

   • Deep inhalation helps to relax the body.
   • The doctor advised slow inhalation through the nose.
   • Smoke inhalation can cause serious lung damage.

   Synonymesinspiration

   Antonymesexhalation

2. Medication for inhalingB2formalmedical

   A medicinal substance designed to be breathed in, often used for respiratory conditions.

   Médicament à inhaler

   • The patient used an inhalation for his asthma.
   • She was prescribed a daily inhalation to manage her symptoms.
   • The pharmacist explained how to use the inhalation device.

   Synonymesinhalant