摘要 |
Inhaler and associated method for facilitating inhalation of dry powder medicaments by a patient. The inhaler is light and compact, allowing for convenient storage and portability by a patient. Additionally, a minimal number of steps are required by the patient to use the device from start to finish. The inhaler (10, 40) is self-contained, being provided to the patient with medicament having been pre-stored in a powder chamber (15, 65). Upon release from this chamber, an accurate dosage of the dry powder medicament is available for inhalation. the inhaler may simply be disposed of following use. |