To provide an inhalation device which has improved use properties, particularlyadvanced moisture protection while in use, an inhalation device (1) for powderdrugs is proposed comprising at least one storage chamber (13) for accommodatinga plurality of drug powder doses and a dosing device which includes at least onedosing slider (15) which is movable approximately with a translatory movementin a dosing slider passage (16) at least from a filling position into an emptyingposition, wherein the inhalation device (1) further includes a device for inhalation-triggeredautomatic movement of the dosing slider (15) from its filling position into theemptying position and a return device for automatic movement of the dosing slider(15) back into the filling position.
