Respiratory Health Vocabulary

noun a substance enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas

adjective relating to or consisting of small particles suspended in air or gas

• The aerosol spray can be used to apply a fine mist of paint.
• I always carry an aerosol can of bug spray when I go camping.
• Make sure to grab some aerosol deodorant before we head out.
• His words hung in the air like an aerosol mist, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

noun A device used for inhaling medication or other substances into the lungs

• The doctor prescribed an inhalator for the patient's asthma.
• I always carry my inhalator with me in case of an asthma attack.
• Hey, can you pass me that inhalator? I'm having trouble breathing.
• Music is like an inhalator for my soul, it helps me relax and breathe easier.

noun a small arachnid that lives in house dust and feeds on flakes of human skin

• House dust mites are microscopic organisms that can be found in many homes.
• I heard that house dust mites are everywhere in our house!
• Those little buggers called house dust mites are causing my allergies to act up.
• The presence of house dust mites in our lives is like a constant reminder of the need for cleanliness.

noun a dry, dusty easterly or northeasterly wind on the West African coast, occurring from December to February.

• The harmattan season in West Africa is characterized by dry and dusty winds.
• I always look forward to the harmattan season because it brings cooler weather.
• I hate harmattan season because my skin gets so dry and itchy.
• The harmattan of life can be harsh, but it also brings clarity and perspective.

noun the act or process of aerosolizing a substance

verb to convert a substance into a fine spray or mist

• The researchers were able to aerosolize the medication for easier inhalation.
• I heard they can aerosolize the paint for a smoother finish.
• They're gonna aerosolize the bug spray before we head out into the woods.
• His words seemed to aerosolize into the room, spreading their impact to everyone present.