inhalation

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of breathing in air or other substances into the lungs.
    • The doctor warned about the dangers of smoke inhalation during a fire.
    • Deep inhalation helps calm your nerves before a test.
    • She took a quick inhalation before diving underwater.
  2. A substance that is breathed in, especially a medicine or drug.
    • Some athletes misuse inhalations to improve performance.
    • The patient used an inhalation to treat her asthma attack.
    • The pharmacist explained how to use the inhalation correctly.
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