Method and apparatus for pulmonary administration of dry powder alpha 1-antitrypsin

摘要

Methods are provided for administering alpha 1-antitrypsin dry powder pulmonarily to a patient. In these methods, alpha 1-antitrypsin is provided in a dry powder form which is aerosolized and administered to the patient. Apparatus are also provided for carrying out these methods. These methods and apparatus are may generally be used in the treatment of patients suffering from alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and the functional derangements of emphysema.