inhalat

Inhalat is a Romanian term that translates roughly as "inhaled" or "inhalated." In English-language contexts the spelling inhaled or the noun inhalant is typically used. The term is most commonly encountered in Romanian medical or toxicological texts describing substances that have been breathed into the lungs or delivered through inhalation.

In medical practice, inhalation is a route of drug delivery and exposure. Medications can be administered by inhalation using devices such as metered-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, or nebulizers. This route is valued for delivering drugs directly to the airways, achieving rapid onset and high local concentrations with relatively lower systemic exposure. Common inhaled therapies include bronchodilators and corticosteroids for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as anesthetic gases used during surgery.

Besides therapeutic uses, several volatile substances are inhaled recreationally or as solvents; these products are sometimes labeled as inhalants or solvents. Inhalation of such substances can cause intoxication, dizziness, and long-term organ damage, and can be life-threatening. Proper handling, labeling, and regulation are important to minimize risk.

Regulation and safety: Inhaled medicines are regulated by medical authorities; proper technique and adherence to prescribed dosages are essential. Non-medical inhalants are subject to consumer product and hazardous substance regulations in many jurisdictions. See also inhalation, inhaler, nebulizer.