Glossary term
Respiratory irritation: Respiratory irritation means irritation of the throat or airways that can happen with inhaled products or devices.
Why this term matters
Important for route-of-administration discussions.
UK medical cannabis context
Best framed under administration and safety pages.
What not to assume
A patient site should not treat inhalation as risk-free, even where smoking is not the route being discussed.
Careful wording: Avoid presenting inhalation as “clean” with no downside.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.