Aerosol actuator providing increased respirable fraction

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PATENT NO 5115803
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07575971

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An actuator for use in inhalation therapy comprising a nozzle block having an orifice and at least one bleed hole, a conduit chamber, a deagglomeration chamber, and an exit chamber, together configured as a means for increasing the respirable fraction of an aerosol formulation. This invention also provides an actuator as described above in combination with an aerosol canister comprising a pharmaceutical formulation, and a method of administering a pharmaceutical formulation via inhalation therapy. The actuator finds particular use in improving the respirable fraction of drug in aerosol formulations. The actuator also retains non-respirable particles, thus reducing the amount of drug that is inadvertently administered orally.

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  • MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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Sioutas, Constantinos St. Paul, MN 13 335

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