Puff
Puff (Medicine)
Puff (/pʌf/), in the context of medicine, is a term often used to describe a short burst of medication delivered via an inhaler or nebulizer. It is commonly associated with the treatment of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Etymology
The term "puff" is derived from the Middle English word "poufen," which means to blow or puff. In the medical context, it was first used in the 20th century with the advent of inhaler technology.
Usage
In medical prescriptions, the term "puff" is used to denote the amount of medication a patient should inhale. For example, a prescription might instruct a patient to take "two puffs" of their albuterol inhaler every four hours.
Related Terms
- Inhaler: A device that delivers medication to the lungs in the form of a 'puff'.
- Nebulizer: A machine that changes liquid medicine into a fine mist or 'puff' that can be inhaled into the lungs.
- Spacer: A device used with an inhaler to help get the medicine into the lungs better. It holds the 'puff' of medicine between the inhaler and the patient's mouth.
- Metered-dose inhaler (MDI): A type of inhaler that delivers a specific amount of medication per 'puff'.
- Dry powder inhaler (DPI): A type of inhaler that delivers medication in the form of a dry powder 'puff'.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Puff
- Wikipedia's article - Puff
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