Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Metered Dose Inhalers

A small aerosol canister used to release a calibrated amount of medication for inhalation.

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Abstract

A small aerosol canister used to release a calibrated amount of medication for inhalation.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Inhalers, Metered Dose
  • MDI (Inhalers)
  • Inhaler, Metered Dose
  • Metered Dose Inhaler
  • Spacer Inhalers
  • Spacer-Inhalers
  • Spinhalers
  • Spacer Inhaler
  • Spacer-Inhaler
  • Spinhaler

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse entry term SPACER INHALERS with INHALATION SPACERS

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Aerosols (1976-2002)
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers (1986-2002)
  • Respiratory Therapy (1980-2002)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metered Dose Inhalers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D036501. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D036501
  2. Metered Dose Inhalers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metered-dose_inhaler
  3. Metered Dose Inhalers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16897784