Information for Kids Word! Inhaler  Word! Inhaler   (En español:
Inhalador)  Say: in-hay-lur  An inhaler is a device that can get
asthma medicine directly into a person's lungs. The medicine is
a mist, spray, or powder that the person breathes in (inhales).
In the lungs, this medicine can go right to work, opening
narrowed airways (breathing tubes). When the tubes are open and
clear, the person can breathe more easily, without as much
coughing or wheezing. Using an inhaler takes a little practice,
but many kids become experts at it. Spacers can make inhalers
easier to use.