Sissehingas

Sissehingas is an Estonian term that may be used to refer to the act of inhaling air into the lungs or, in some contexts, to an inhalation device. The word is built from the prefix sisse- meaning inward and hingas relating to breathing. In standard usage, the noun for the act is sissehingamine; the device used to deliver medication by inhalation is more commonly described with terms such as inhaler or inhalaator, with specifics depending on the device type. Because sissehingas as a standalone noun is not common in formal language, its meaning is usually clarified by context.

Inhalation and inhalation therapy: Inhalation is a basic respiratory process that brings air into the lungs and enables gas exchange. In medical contexts, inhalation therapy delivers medications directly to the airways and lungs using devices such as metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and nebulizers. The choice of device depends on the medication, patient abilities, and age. Proper technique is important for effective treatment and can include coordinated breaths with MDIs and the use of spacers, slow deep inhalations, and breath-holding to maximize deposition in the lungs.

Techniques and safety: Breathing exercises also rely on controlled inhalation to improve oxygenation and relaxation. When using inhalers, patients should follow device-specific instructions, rinse the mouth after using corticosteroid-containing inhalers to reduce side effects, and keep devices clean and stored as directed.

See also: asthma, COPD, pulmonary function, inhaler, nebulizer, breathing exercises.