Breath activated inhaler

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1998-07-30

2000-08-15

Lewis, Aaron J.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

12820312, 12820221, A61M 1500

Patent

active

061020362

ABSTRACT:
A method of assisting a person to withdraw from cigarette induced nicotine dependency, comprising introducing a predetermined dose of a non-pressurized, particulate medicament comprising at least one nicotine formulation suitable for absorption into the bloodstream of the person through the alveoli and small airways of the person's lungs into a breath activated inhaler for use by said person as a cigarette substitute. A breath activated inhaler which may be used in accordance with this method is also disclosed.

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