摘要 |
<p>A device is disclosed for the inhalation of a drug in powder form contained in a capsule made of a pierceable material by humans suffering from asthma, which comprises two cylindrically-shaped members at least one of which is provided with hollow piercing means, the members being open-ended, matingly engaged and telescopically slidable into each other between a first position at which the capsule in its integral condition is positioned between the members, and a second position at which the capsule is pierced by said hollow piercing means in such a way that the suction exerted by the user allows the drug inhalation to take place.</p> |