inhalator

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

• 🇫🇷Appareil utilisé soit pour assurer une ventilation artificielle prolongée des poumons, soit pour administrer une vapeur médicamenteuse à inhaler afin de soulager la congestion nasale.

1. Artificial respiration device C1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷respirateur artificiel

   Synonymes: breathing apparatusrespiratorventilator

2. Vapor dispenser for congestion C1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Inhalateur de vapeur contre la congestion

   Synonymes: inhalervaporizer