Abstract: An aerosol inhalation device assembly for diagnostic and therapeutic use for deep lung alveolar aerosol targeted drug delivery includes a nebulizer for generating an aerosol containing droplets of a liquid. The nebulizer has a pressurized gas inlet and a nebulizer outlet. An inhalation chamber is in fluid communication with the nebulizer outlet. The inhalation chamber is defined by at least one sidewall. An inhalation mouthpiece assembly is in fluid communication with the inhalation chamber and extends outwardly from the at least one sidewall of the inhalation chamber. A filter assembly is in fluid communication with the inhalation chamber. The filter assembly includes a filter medium. An exit port is in direct fluid communication with the filter assembly. A method of using the nebulizer is also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for encouraging patient compliance with a medicine regimen that includes interaction with the patient. The method includes the steps of providing a database which includes information regarding each patient. Information is supplied to the database by smart packages and other stakeholders. The information in the database is used to construct a patient report that may be viewed by the patient and others. Information in the patient report includes data on the patient's compliance, side effects of the medicine, expected results, interactions with other medicines, statements complimenting compliance, and warnings discouraging non-compliance. The patient report may be accessed by a common communication means such as the Internet.