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Produced by the American Association for Respiratory CareCopyright 2010 by the American Association for Respiratory CareSupported by an educational grant from Philips RespironicsMedication delivery, with few exceptions, is oftentaken for granted by many health care providers,patients, and health care delivery systems most instances this is understandable and notproblematic. However, a notable exception exists inthe treatment of pulmonary patients. Throughoutmedicine, no medication delivery is as challenging, confusing, and in many instances routes of medication delivery include oralpills or capsules, injection, intravenous, topical, andaerosol inhalation. Only one of the foregoing routesrequires expertise by all attending physician must be knowledgeable,not only about the medication but also how to matchthe appropriate delivery device with each patient sabilities. Other health care professionals such as Respiratory therapists and nurses must also have profound insight into the characteristics of the medication as well as the technical limitations andabilities of the wide variety of different aerosol delivery devices.

Medication delivery, with few exceptions, is often taken for granted by many health care providers, patients, and health care delivery systems worldwide.

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