Inhaler Devices
Inhaler Devices

Author: Polina Prokopovich

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 0857098691

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Given their direct impact on the health and quality of life for millions, inhalers represent a major turning point in the history of modern medicine. Inhaler devices: Fundamentals, design and drug delivery provides readers with an introduction to the fundamentals of inhaler technology, with a comprehensive discussion of the history of inhalers as well as a discussion on current research and development. Part one discusses the fundamentals and development of inhaler devices as well as drug formulations for inhalers. The treatment of asthma is also discussed. Part two reviews recent developments in drug formulation and nanotechnology for inhaler devices, emerging inhaler technology and possible future trends. Inhaler devices: Fundamentals, design and drug delivery is an essential design guide for good industrial practice, and will be an invaluable resource for those researching and treating conditions such as asthma; and those developing and manufacturing inhalation devices. Introduces the fundamentals of inhaler technology Discusses the history of inhalers as well as current research and development as well as possible future trends Considers the development of inhaler devices, drug formulations and discusses the treatment of asthma

Controversies in COPD
Controversies in COPD

Author: Antonio Anzueto

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1849840644

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COPD is one of the most common diseases worldwide and is projected to be the third leading cause of death by 2020. But that does not mean it is easy to understand or manage. In everyday practice, pulmonologists face areas of controversy in COPD, for which evidence-based medicine is often unavailable. This ERS Monograph considers where the current controversies in COPD lie, discussing areas such as screening, premature birth, asthma–COPD overlap syndrome, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. This book will be of great interest to both clinicians and scientists, and aims to stimulate further discussion about this diverse and fascinating disease. "...contains a vast amount of information on the disease, its prevalence, signs and symptoms, diagnositc tests and treatment options. The book's format makes it quick and simple to find out what you need to know, and its size would make it easy to take to work for use in practice [...] invaluable for anyone working with patients with the disease." Emma Vincent, Nursing Standard

Dry Powder Inhalers
Dry Powder Inhalers

Author: Teerapol Srichana

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781536106411

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This book is a compilation of most works published during 2000-2016 in the area of dry powder inhalers, especially related to the issues with formulation and device design. The dry powder inhalers aim to deliver the medication to the respiratory airways. It is suitable for postgraduate students and researchers who work in the areas of dry powder inhalers. It provides some background knowledge in size characterization, flow properties, forces, and interaction of air and particles. It also ends with in vitro quality control of dry powder inhalers. This book was finished in Hawaii where the author spent his time during April 2016. Thank you to Prince of Songkla University for the financial support. The author had to work very hard for one month without a holiday. Thank you to Professor Aran Pattanothai for overseeing this work to make sure that the researchers were on schedule all the time. Thanks to the authors staff at the Graduate School, Prince of Songkla University who had to work hard and be patient when the author was not in the office. Thanks to the authors wife and son who had to wait for him at home in Thailand. Thanks to Dr Tan Suwandecha and Dr Janwit Dechraksa for their great efforts in copy editing and compiling all the references. The author also thanks Dr Somchai Sawatdee and Dr Dhamodharan Bakkiyaraj for their comments, and Dr Padmavathi Alwar Ramanujam for her proofreading. The greatest help was from Professor Alan Coombes, Professor Pornanong Aramwit, and Dr Brian Hodgeson for their criticisms and comments to make this book readable.

Drug Delivery to the Lung
Drug Delivery to the Lung

Author: Hans Bisgaard

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-10-02

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0824741978

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This book focuses on the aerosol treatment of lung diseases, recent improvements in the understanding of proper dosage, and major innovations in device technology applied to clinical practice. Examines the behavior of inspired spherical particles in the respiratory tract!Featuring over 1300 references, drawings, tables, and photographs.

Inhaled Medicines
Inhaled Medicines

Author: Stavros Kassinos

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-02-05

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 0128149744

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Inhaled medicines are widely used to treat pulmonary and systemic diseases. The efficacy and safety of these medicines can be influenced by the deposited fraction, the regional deposition pattern within the lungs and by post-depositional events such as drug dissolution, absorption and clearance from the lungs. Optimizing performance of treatments thus requires that we understand and are able to quantify these product and drug attributes. Inhaled Medicines: Optimizing Development through Integration of In Silico, In Vitro and In Vivo Approaches explores the current state of the art with respect to inhalation drug delivery, technologies available to assess product performance, and novel in silico methods now available to link in vitro product performance to clinical performance. Recent developments in the latter field, especially the prospect of integration of three-dimensional Computational Fluid Particle Methods (3D-CFPD) with physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK models), unlocks the potential for in silico population studies that can help inform and optimize treatment and product development strategies. In this highly multidisciplinary field, where progress occurs at the intersection of several disciplines of engineering and science, this work aims to integrate current knowledge and understanding and to articulate a clear vision for future developments. ? Considers the healthcare needs driving the field, and where inhaled drugs could have the maximum impact ? Gives a concise account of the state of the art in key areas and technologies such as device and formulation technologies, clinically relevant in vitro performance assessment, medical imaging, as well as in silico modelling and simulation ? Articulates how the combination of in vitro product performance data, medical imaging and simulations technologies in the framework of large scale in silico pre-clinical trials could revolutionize the field ? Provides systematic and thorough referencing to sources offering a more-in-depth analysis of technical issues

Asthma and Rhinitis
Asthma and Rhinitis

Author: William W. Busse

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-30

Total Pages: 1021

ISBN-13: 0470694815

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The second edition of this highly acclaimed text has been extensively revised and greatly expanded to reflect the considerable advances made in our understanding of the mechanisms of asthma and rhinitis. Containing the contributions of 242 experts of international standing, presented in 133 chapters, Asthma and Rhinitis provides an up-to-date, authoritative reference for both the clinician and scientist. The global approach given in this book mirrors the universal approach to the understanding of allergic disease. The editors have carried out a thorough and radical revision of the content by adding 6 new sections and 44 new chapters. Most of this expansion is due to greatly increased coverage of the clinical aspects of asthma, with new sections on childhood asthma and on drug treatment (each drug class has its own chapter). Also, the expansion of research into the genetic basis of asthma has necessitated a whole new section on Genetics, comprising some six chapters. There are also new chapters on adult-onset asthma and the relationship of asthma to sinusitis. A new section on Asthma in Special Circumstances includes chapters on asthma in pregnancy, asthma and surgery, asthma in the elderly and asthma in the context of critical care. In bringing the Second Edition fully up to date, the book has inevitably increased in size, and is now presented in two volumes. The second edition of Asthma and Rhinitis will continue the tradition of its predecessor of providing an up-to-the-minute reference for all those involved in the management of, and research into, asthma and rhinitis.

Inhaled Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Asthma and COPD
Inhaled Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Asthma and COPD

Author: Donald A. Mahler

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-07-19

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1000884449

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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. Key Features: • Addresses the objective of precision medicine – the right medication in the right inhaler device at the right time. • Inputs by international thought leaders who have published widely on inhaled medications and/or inhaled delivery systems for clinicians, trainees and respiratory therapists. • Discusses the development of audio-based systems and smart inhalers for patient monitoring.

Surgical Tools and Medical Devices
Surgical Tools and Medical Devices

Author: Waqar Ahmed

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-05-21

Total Pages: 699

ISBN-13: 3319334891

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This new edition presents information and knowledge on the field of biomedical devices and surgical tools. The authors look at the interactions between nanotechnology, nanomaterials, design, modeling, and tools for surgical and dental applications, as well as how nanostructured surfaces can be created for the purposes of improving cell adhesion between medical devices and the human body. Each original chapter is revised in this second edition and describes developments in coatings for heart valves, stents, hip and knee joints, cardiovascular devices, orthodontic applications, and regenerative materials such as bone substitutes. There are also 8 new chapters that address: Microvascular anastomoses Inhaler devices used for pulmonary delivery of medical aerosols Surface modification of interference screws Biomechanics of the mandible (a detailed case study) Safety and medical devices The synthesis of nanostructured material Delivery of anticancer molecules using carbon nanotubes Nano and micro coatings for medical devices This book is appropriate for engineers, material scientists, chemists, physicists, biologists, medical and dental professionals with an interest in biomedical devices and tools, and researchers in the same fields.