CONTROLLED PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY by Hugh D. C. Smyth (Editor), Anthony J. Hickey (Editor) ( 9781461428954 )

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Title:

CONTROLLED PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY

By:

Hugh D. C. Smyth (Editor), Anthony J. Hickey (Editor)

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1461428955

ISBN 13:

9781461428954

Publisher:

SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC.

Pub. date:

14 July, 2013

Edition:

2011 ed.

Series:

Advances in Delivery Science and Technology

Pages:

558

Synopsis:

The pace of new research and level of innovation repeatedly introduced into the field of drug delivery to the lung is surprising given its state of maturity since the introduction of the pressurized metered dose inhaler over a half a century ago. It is clear that our understanding of pulmonary drug delivery has now evolved to the point that inhalation aerosols can be controlled both spatially and temporally to optimize their biological effects. These abilities include controlling lung deposition, by adopting formulation strategies or device technologies, and controlling drug uptake and release through sophisticated particle technologies. The large number of contributions to the scientific literature and variety of excellent texts published in recent years is evidence for the continued interest in pulmonary drug delivery research. This reference text endeavors to bring together the fundamental theory and practice of controlled drug delivery to the airways that is unavailable elsewhere. Collating and synthesizing the material in this rapidly evolving field presented a challenge and ultimately a sense of achievement that is hopefully reflected in the content of the volume.

Illustrations:

46 Tables, black and white; XIV, 558 p.

Publication:

Imprint:

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Returns:

Returnable

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