Inhalant

usgb/ɪnˈheɪlənt/
noun

A drug or other substance that is breathed in to produce an effect.

The doctor gave me an inhalant to help clear my nasal passages.
Visual representation of "inhalant" - A drug or other substance that is breathed in to produce an effect.

Often appears as...

  • inhalant abuse
  • inhalant drugs
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Medical context

Used when referring to medication or treatments involving breathing substances in.

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After the surgery, the patient required an inhalant to ensure proper breathing.
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Avoid confusion

Do not confuse with 'inhaler,' which is a device used to administer inhalants.

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I confused the inhaler for an inhalant, but now I understand the difference.
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Negative connotation

Sometimes associated with substance abuse, especially when inhaled for non-medical reasons.

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Inhalant abuse among teens is a growing concern.
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