Abstract: An aerosolization device comprises a chamber adapted to contain a powder pharmaceutical formulation, a lid at least partially covering the chamber, at least one piercing element forcible through the lid to provide access to the powder pharmaceutical formulation, and a shapeable surface extending from the chamber, the shapeable surface being adapted to undergo a shape change to form a conduit. The powder pharmaceutical formulation may be extracted from the chamber by a user inhaling through the conduit. In another version, the lid is removable from the chamber without the need for a piercing element.

Abstract: An aerosolization device comprises a chamber adapted to contain a powder pharmaceutical formulation, a lid at least partially covering the chamber, at least one piercing element forcible through the lid to provide access to the powder pharmaceutical formulation, and a shapeable surface extending from the chamber, the shapeable surface being adapted to undergo a shape change to form a conduit. The powder pharmaceutical formulation may be extracted from the chamber by a user inhaling through the conduit. In another version, the lid is removable from the chamber without the need for a piercing element.

Abstract: An aerosolization device comprises a chamber adapted to contain a powder pharmaceutical formulation, a lid at least partially covering the chamber, at least one piercing element forcible through the lid to provide access to the powder pharmaceutical formulation, and a shapeable surface extending from the chamber, the shapeable surface being adapted to undergo a shape change to form a conduit. The powder pharmaceutical formulation may be extracted from the chamber by a user inhaling through the conduit. In another version, the lid is removable from the chamber without the need for a piercing element.

Abstract: The invention shows means for holding a cylindrical medicine expansion chamber and spaced from it a cylindrical body having a nipple. The medication chamber has a mask which will just fit over a baby's nose with very little clearance. The medication chamber and the bottle are received in a holder having front and back walls, and set screws to push the medication holder and bottle against the adjoining walls.

Abstract: Methods for delivering medication to an infant using a nasal mask and infant soother device, e.g., a pacifier. The nasal mask is drawn into sealing contact with the infant's face as the baby sucks on the soother device. The medication is delivered to a small dead space created by the mask for inhalation by the infant.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a surfactant mixed with an aerosollizing agent, and deposited by such agent, as a treatment for airway obstruction. It has been extensively tested, and has proved successful. It has been hypothesized that the addition of a hypersmolor drug will help to minimize mucus in the airways.

Abstract: A powder inhaler and process are provided for aerosolizing finely powdered or pulverized medication and a gas provided in a pillow or blister-type container of extremely thin elastic suitable plastic construction. The pillow is compressed between an anvil with a conical depression and a confronting conical piston. The conical depression has a small orifice at its apex, and the periphery of the pillow is restrained so that compression between the conical pillow and the conical depression produces explosive rupture of the pillow and exit of the gas and medication at a very high speed up to supersonic through said orifice. Medication particle clumps are very efficiently separated into separate particles, and the gas/medication exiting from the orifice are conveyed through a very small area linear or curved tube to a dispersal chamber or directly to a patient, movement through the tube producing a shearing action further enhancing separation of aggregated particles of powder medication.

Abstract: A powdered medication inhaler is provided which comprises a body having a hollow chamber of substantial height. Powdered medication is transferred from a hopper by a dosing blade having an amperture therein to a transfer station opening into a chamber. In most embodiments of the invention the transfer station is adjacent the upper portion of the chamber, but in one embodiment it is adjacent the lower portion thereof. When the transfer station is adjacent the upper portion of the chamber it includes a pallet or cup on which powdered medication is dropped or blown from the dosing blade. Gas then carries the medication from the cup or pallet into the chamber for inhalation by a patient. In the embodiment in which the transfer station is adjacent the bottom of the chamber compressed gas blows the powder up into the chamber.

Abstract: A powdered medication inhaler is provided which comprises a body having a hollow chamber of substantial height. Powdered medication is transferred from a hopper by a dosing blade having an amperture therein to a transfer station opening into a chamber. In most embodiments of the invention the transfer station is adjacent the upper portion of the chamber, but in one embodiment it is adjacent the lower portion thereof. When the transfer station is adjacent the upper portion of the chamber it includes a pallet or cup on which powdered medication is dropped or blown from the dosing blade. Gas then carries the medication from the cup or pallet into the chamber for inhalation by a patient. In the embodiment in which the transfer station is adjacent the bottom of the chamber compressed gas blows the powder up into the chamber.