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Inhalant

usgb/ɪnˈheɪlənt/Volume
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Used when referring to medication or treatments involving breathing substances in. SlideAfter the surgery, the patient required an inhalant to ensure proper breathing.
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Do not confuse with 'inhaler,' which is a device used to administer inhalants. SlideI confused the inhaler for an inhalant, but now I understand the difference.
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Sometimes associated with substance abuse, especially when inhaled for non-medical reasons. SlideInhalant abuse among teens is a growing concern.