吸 入 器(きゅうにゅうき)

きゅうにゅうき

noun

inhaler; nebulizer

medicaltool

1. inhaler; nebulizer

A medical device used to deliver medication directly into the lungs through inhalation. Commonly used for asthma and respiratory conditions. Composed of 吸入 (inhalation) and 器 (device).

吸入器(きゅうにゅうき)を使(つか)って薬(くすり)を吸(す)い込(こ)む。

I inhale medication using an inhaler.

喘息(ぜんそく)持(も)ちなので、いつも吸入器(きゅうにゅうき)を持(も)ち歩(ある)いている。

I have asthma, so I always carry an inhaler with me.

医師(いし)から新(あたら)しい吸入器(きゅうにゅうき)を処方(しょほう)された。

The doctor prescribed a new inhaler for me.

Usage

吸入器(きゅうにゅうき) is a general medical term covering both handheld inhalers and larger nebulizer devices. For the specific handheld type, 吸入器(きゅうにゅうき) is the standard term used by doctors and patients.

Common collocations

吸入器(きゅうにゅうき)を使(つか)う (to use an inhaler)
吸入器(きゅうにゅうき)を処方(しょほう)する (to prescribe an inhaler)
携帯(けいたい)用(よう)吸入器(きゅうにゅうき) (portable inhaler)

Similar words

ネブライザー is the loanword for "nebulizer," referring specifically to the mist-generating type. 吸入器(きゅうにゅうき) is broader and covers all types of inhalation devices.

Related Words

Related: 喘息(ぜんそく) (asthma)

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