Inhaler system for targeted maximum drug-aerosol delivery

Details Inhaler system for targeted maximum drug-aerosol delivery Inhaler system for targeted maximum drug-aerosol delivery

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Yu, Justine R (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S200240, C128S200140, C128S203120, C128S203150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07900625

ABSTRACT:
A smart inhaler system comprising an inhaler device for directed aerosol delivery facilitated by an adaptive nozzle and a mechanism for inhalation waveform modulation is provided. Methods of using the smart inhaler system for delivering an active agent to a target area of a lung of a subject are further provided.

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