1. substances that are breathed in for their intoxicating effects, often household chemicals or solvents
Usage: medical; often refers to substances of abuse
2. medications or therapeutic substances administered by breathing them into the lungs
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed inhalants to help with her asthma symptoms.
• Parents should be aware of the dangers of household inhalants being misused by teenagers.
• The respiratory therapist administered the inhalants through a nebulizer.
• Many common inhalants like paint thinner can cause serious health problems when abused.
• The patient used bronchodilator inhalants twice daily as prescribed.
• School counselors educate students about the risks of using inhalants for intoxication.