Inhaled Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Asthma and COPD

Inhaled therapies form the cornerstone for treatment of patients with
asthma and COPD. Evolving technology has resulted in availability of
a wide range of devices for delivery of inhaled drugs. The four different
delivery systems – pressurized metered-dose inhalers, slow mist inhalers,
dry powder inhalers, and nebulizers – are unique in design and require
distinct inhalational instructions for correct use. This book provides
current information about inhalation devices, including their advantages
and disadvantages, with guidance for optimal techniques of use. The
book emphasizes appropriate selection of inhalation devices based on
patient and health care professional factors, as well as device attributes
that allow selection of the right medication in the right inhalation device
at the right time for the right patient.