Incentive metered dose inhaler
US5431154A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inhalation device for administering an aerosolized medication includes an incentive spirometer and a medication inhalation chamber having receptacle means adapted to receive a metered dose inhaler for misting aerosolized medication in the chamber. Further provided is a method for administering an aerosolized medication which involves training a subject to breath using the inhalation device and administration of the medication from the device.
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