摘要 |
A method of using a dry-powder inhaler, including providing a dry-powder inhaler (100; 200) having a body (110; 210) containing a dispersion chamber (111; 211), a dispenser orifice (131; 231) through which the user inhales, a loading opening (121; 220) that receives a capsule (10) containing a dose of dry powder for inhaling, and at a movable portion (130; 260) that moves relative to the body between a first end position and a second end position; inserting a full capsule (10) into the loading opening (121; 220); moving the movable portion from one of its end positions to its other end position to open the capsule and empty the powder into the dispersion chamber; inhaling the powder through the dispenser orifice; and returning the movable portion towards its initial position so as to open the dispersion chamber and eject the empty capsule.
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