吸 入 器(きゅうにゅうき)

きゅうにゅうき

noun

inhaler; nebulizer

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.

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