Methods and devices for nebulizing fluids
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1. A method of delivering a nebulized fluid for inhalation, comprising the steps of:
- providing a nebulizing device, a reservoir and a container, the reservoir and container being adapted for holding volumes of fluids and being replaceable;
delivering a volume of fluid corresponding to a selected dose size from the container to the reservoir;
transferring the volume of fluid from the reservoir to the nebulizing device;
using the nebulizing device to nebulize the volume of fluid;
repeating the delivering and using steps a number of times with the same container;
removing and replacing the container; and
removing and replacing the reservoir.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for nebulizing a fluid are described. A replaceable fluid assembly may include a reservoir and a fluid cartridge. The reservoir may be detachable from the fluid cartridge and may be assembled by the prior prior to loading into the nebulizing device.
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1. A method of delivering a nebulized fluid for inhalation, comprising the steps of:
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providing a nebulizing device, a reservoir and a container, the reservoir and container being adapted for holding volumes of fluids and being replaceable;
delivering a volume of fluid corresponding to a selected dose size from the container to the reservoir;
transferring the volume of fluid from the reservoir to the nebulizing device;
using the nebulizing device to nebulize the volume of fluid;
repeating the delivering and using steps a number of times with the same container;
removing and replacing the container; and
removing and replacing the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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