Respimat
Respimat
Respimat (/rɛˈspaɪmæt/) is a type of inhaler used to deliver medication in the form of a mist to the lungs. It is commonly used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Etymology
The term "Respimat" is a portmanteau of the words "respiration" and "mat", which is short for "material". It was coined by the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, which developed the device.
Usage
Respimat works by transforming the medication from a liquid form into a fine mist, which is then inhaled by the patient. This allows the medication to reach the lungs directly, making it more effective than oral medications or injections. The device is designed to be easy to use, with a slow-moving mist that allows patients more time to inhale the medication.
Related Terms
- Inhaler: A device used to deliver medication in the form of a mist to the lungs.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Boehringer Ingelheim: A German multinational pharmaceutical company that developed the Respimat inhaler.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Respimat
- Wikipedia's article - Respimat
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