Inhaler
Inhalers are portable handheld devices that deliver medication -
in a form that the person breathes in - directly to the lungs,
unlike a pill or liquid that's swallowed. There are two kinds
of inhalers: metered dose inhalers (MDIs), also known as puffers,
which deliver the medicine in a mist or spray form, and dry powder
inhalers (DPIs), which deliver the medicine in a fine powder
form.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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