metered-dose inhaler
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Metered-dose inhaler — ProAir HFA Albuterol Sulfate(US) A metered dose inhaler (MDI) is a device that delivers a specific amount of medication to the airway and lungs, in the form of a short burst of aerosolized medicine that is inhaled by the patient. It is the most… … Wikipedia
metered-dose inhaler — me·tered dose inhaler .mē tər(d) .dōs n a pocket size handheld inhaler that delivers a standardized dose of medication for bronchodilation abbr. MDI … Medical dictionary
metered dose inhaler — an inhaler used to deliver aerosolized medications in fixed doses to patients with respiratory disease … Medical dictionary
Metered dose transdermal spray — Working in a similar manner to a transdermal patch, a metered dose transdermal spray (MDTS) delivers a drug to the surface of the skin which is absorbed into the circulation on a sustained basis. The drug is delivered by a device placed gently… … Wikipedia
Inhaler — NOTOC An inhaler or puffer is a medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs. It is mainly used in the treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).There are several different types of inhalers … Wikipedia
inhaler — 1. SYN: respirator (2). 2. An apparatus for administering pharmacologically active agents by inhalation. metered dose i. a device used to administer a defined dose of medication for inhalation; used frequently in the treatment of asthma and other … Medical dictionary
Dry powder inhaler — A Dry powder inhaler (DPI) is a device that delivers medication to the lungs in the form of a dry powder. DPIs are commonly used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD although DPIs have also been used in the … Wikipedia
MDI-A — metered dose inhaler with aerochamber … Medical dictionary
MDI-DED — metered dose inhaler with delivery enhancement device … Medical dictionary
MDI-A — • metered dose inhaler with aerochamber … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
