Administration, Inhalation (also known as Drug Administration, Inhalation, Administration, Inhalation Drug): The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract.

NIH MeSH · D000280Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Administration, Inhalation

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Definition

The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract.

MeSH classification

  • E02.319.267.050

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Administration, Intranasal

Delivery of medications through the nasal mucosa.

Administration, Intravaginal

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Administration, Intravenous

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Administration, Intravesical

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Common questions about Administration, Inhalation

What does Administration, Inhalation mean in medicine?
The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Administration, Inhalation known by any other names?
Yes. Administration, Inhalation is also referred to as Drug Administration, Inhalation, Administration, Inhalation Drug, Drug Administration, Respiratory, Administration, Respiratory Drug in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Administration, Inhalation sit in the medical classification?
Administration, Inhalation falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.319.267.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000280) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗