Abstract: A composition for the treatment of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage, particularly in horses. The composition comprises arginine and is formulated for inhalation. The invention includes an inhaler apparatus specially adapted for the administration of the composition.

Abstract: A dispersion, in an aqueous medium, of dehydration-resistant vesicles containing a lipid phase and an encapsulated aqueous phase. The dispersion additionally contains, either in the aqueous medium or in the encapsulated aqueous phase or in both, at least one polymer, in the form of particles, which has a glass transition temperature Tg, in the presence or absence of a plasticizing agent, of lower than 70.degree. C. at 0% relative humidity. The dispersion can be used in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical fields for topical application for the care and/or makeup of the skin and for care of the scalp and/or hair.