Breathing of medicinally infused steam or liquid through the nasal passages.
The action of breathing in a medicinal substance as part of a treatment.
Act of breathing in, whereby air or other gas or vapor (e.g., anesthetic gas) is taken into the lungs.
The act of breathing in air. Inhalation therapy is the breathing in of substances such as oxygen or drugs in order to improve poor respiration or clogged airways.
The act of breathing air into the lungs through the mouth and nose.
A method of applying drugs in a finely divided or gaseous state, so that, when breathed in, they may come into contact with the nose, throat and lungs.
The act of drawing breath, vapor, or gas into the lungs; inspiration.
The inhalation therapy, a mode of treatment wherein a solution or suspension is transformed into a fine mist or vapor for inhalation, facilitates the absorption of medication through the capillaries present in the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. The medication, referred to as the inhalant, is administered through this method to provide targeted relief for respiratory conditions.
Inhalation refers to the act of breathing in air. It also denotes a type of medication specifically formulated to be breathed in, typically available in the form of a gas, vapor, powder, or aerosol.
Inhaling medicinal vapors into the nose or lungs is a therapeutic method. Various agents can be utilized for this. One common preparation involves adding a teaspoon of friar’s balsam or a menthol and eucalyptus compound to a jug half-filled with boiling water. The individual then drapes a towel over their head, leans closely over the jug, and, with eyes closed to avoid tearing, deeply inhales the steam through either the nose or mouth, based on the ailment being addressed.