A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a device that delivers a specific amount of medication to the lungs, in the form of a short burst of aerosolized medicine that is usually self-administered by the patient via inhalation. It is the most commonly used delivery system for treating asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respirato...
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(MDI) Type: Term Definitions: 1. a device used to administer a defined dose of medication for inhalation; used frequently in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
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Metered-dose inhaler: Abbreviated MDI. A device that delivers a measured amount of medication as a mist the patient can inhale. A MDI consists of a pressurized canister of medication in a case with a mouthpiece. MDIs are portable, efficient and convenient. People with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and emp...
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Metered dose inhaler: See: Metered-dose inhaler.
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an inhaler that gives a specific amount of medication with each use
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