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Inhalation

INH
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Administration of medication by breathing it into the lungs.

Standard Abbreviation

INH

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  inh VARCHAR(100),  -- Inhalation
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inh as inhalation
FROM claims;

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