inhalacijom

Inhalacijom refers to the inhalation-based delivery of substances, primarily used in medicine to administer medications directly to the respiratory tract. This route enables rapid onset and often reduces systemic exposure compared with oral or injectable forms. Inhalacijom is used for therapeutic purposes and, less commonly, for delivering diagnostic aerosols.

Medications delivered by inhalacijom include bronchodilators (beta-agonists, anticholinergics), inhaled corticosteroids, antibiotics for lung infections, and occasionally anesthetics or pulmonary vasodilators. Delivery devices include metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), soft-mist inhalers, and nebulizers. The choice depends on patient factors such as age, coordination, inspiratory effort, and disease state. Nebulizers are useful for young children or severe obstruction; MDIs require a spacer for better delivery; DPIs rely on a patient’s inhalation strength.

Advantages include targeted lung delivery, rapid local effects, and reduced systemic exposure. Drawbacks include local throat irritation, coughing, hoarseness, oral thrush (with corticosteroids), and the need for proper technique and device maintenance.

Inhalacijom also describes exposure to airborne substances, including pollutants or smoke, which may cause respiratory symptoms. Historically, steam inhalations were used, with modern inhalation pharmacotherapy becoming standard in the 20th century.