ABSTRACTNumerous technological adva

ABSTRACT
Numerous technological advancements and developments have been carried out worldwide in the avenue of
inhalation therapy. This therapy has become an indispensable part of the standard management plan for various
pulmonary diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease etc. The commonly employed inhalers
fall in three categories such as nebulizers, metered-dose inhaler and dry powder inhaler. Nebulization is a common
method for generating medical aerosol and is utilized globally by adults and children; particularly both for
emergency treatment of acute illness and for long term home treatment of pulmonary diseases. The present overview
is an attempt to discuss various salient features of nebulizers along with its potential advantages and disadvantages.
This manuscript also laid emphasis on various technical aspects of nebulised drug delivery systems.
Keywords: Pulmonary diseases, Drug delivery, Nebulizers, Inhalation therapy.