in·hal·er

[in-hey-ler]
noun
1.
an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
2.
a respirator.
3.
a person who inhales.

Origin:
1770–80; inhale + -er1

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inhaler (ɪnˈheɪlə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma
2.  a person who inhales

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inhaler in·hal·er (ĭn-hā'lər)
n.
A device that produces a vapor to ease breathing or is used to medicate by inhalation, especially a small nasal applicator containing a volatile medicament. Also called inhalator.

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Example sentences
But now, for the first time, researchers have shown a link between a gene and
  decreased inhaler response.
You'll get specific instructions if you need to stop using bronchodilators or
  inhaler medications.
While others pushed him in his wheelchair into the house, she rushed ahead to
  prepare the inhaler so he could breathe.
His allergies had crossed the line into asthma, and he never went anywhere
  without an inhaler.
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