1. a substance that is breathed in, especially for medicinal purposes
2. a volatile substance inhaled to produce intoxication
Usage: often refers to household products misused as drugs

1. designed to be inhaled

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an inhalant medication for her asthma.
• Steam inhalants can help clear nasal congestion.
• The abuse of household inhalants is dangerous and potentially fatal.
• Many inhalant products are easily accessible to teenagers.
• The inhalant therapy helped reduce his breathing difficulties.
• She used an inhalant decongestant before bedtime.
• The hospital stocks various inhalant medications for respiratory patients.