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1 online resource (xv, 175 pages) : illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing series in biomaterials ; no. 59 |
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Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials ; no. 59.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Given their direct impact on the health and quality of life for millions, inhalers represent a major turning point in the history of modern medicine. Inhaler devices: Fundamentals, design and drug delivery provides readers with an introduction to the fundamentals of inhaler technology, with a comprehensive discussion of the history of inhalers as well as a discussion on current research and development. Part one discusses the fundamentals and development of inhaler devices as well as drug formulations for inhalers. The treatment of asthma is also discussed. Part two reviews recent developments in drug formulation and nanotechnology for inhaler devices, emerging inhaler technology and possible future trends. Inhaler devices: Fundamentals, design and drug delivery is an essential design guide for good industrial practice, and will be an invaluable resource for those researching and treating conditions such as asthma; and those developing and manufacturing inhalation devices. Introduces the fundamentals of inhaler technologyDiscusses the history of inhalers as well as current research and development as well as possible future trendsConsiders the development of inhaler devices, drug formulations and discusses the treatment of asthma. |
| Contents |
Part I. Fundamentals and considerations of inhaler devices -- part II. Drug formulations for inhaler devices. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Respiratory therapy -- Equipment and supplies.
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Respiratory therapy -- Technological innovations.
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Respirators (Medical equipment)
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Respiratory therapy.
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers |
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Administration, Inhalation |
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Respiratory System Agents -- administration & dosage |
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Respiratory Therapy -- instrumentation |
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Ventilators, Mechanical |
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Inhalothérapie -- Appareils et matériel.
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Inhalothérapie -- Innovations.
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Respirateurs (Équipement médical)
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Inhalothérapie.
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Médicaments -- Inhalation.
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
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Respirators (Medical equipment)
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Respiratory therapy
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Respiratory therapy -- Equipment and supplies
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Inhalation
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Medizinisches Gerät
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Atomiseur.
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Médicaments de l'appareil respiratoire.
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| Added Author |
Prokopovich, Polina.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780857094964 0857094963 |
| ISBN |
0857098691 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857098696 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857094964 (alk. paper) |
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0857094963 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
DEBBG BV042315079 |
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DEBSZ 414267818 |
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GBVCP 800011619 |
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NZ1 15582753 |
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AU@ 000061137802 |
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CHNEW 001011431 |
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