Adaptors for inhalers to improve performance
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1. A mouthpiece adaptor for an inhaler comprising:
- a connecting side for connecting to a mouthpiece of an inhaler;
a mouthpiece side of reduced size relative to the inhaler mouthpiece; and
a transition section between said connecting side and mouthpiece side.
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Abstract
A child-sized adaptor for a DPI or MDI is provided. Also provided is a patient feedback mechanism for signaling and/or teaching proper inhaler use.
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1. A mouthpiece adaptor for an inhaler comprising:
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a connecting side for connecting to a mouthpiece of an inhaler;
a mouthpiece side of reduced size relative to the inhaler mouthpiece; and
a transition section between said connecting side and mouthpiece side. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. An inhaler for delivering medication to the respiratory tract comprising a flow sensor for sensing the rate of inhalation and a feedback mechanism to transmit this information to the patient.
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