Aerogen: An appropriate aerosol drug delivery system for the effective treatment of respiratory illness

Aerogen: An appropriate aerosol drug delivery system for the effective treatment of respiratory illness

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  • Post By : The Article is compiled by Kamal Kishore, Business Manager, Aerogen India

  • Source: Aerogen

  • Date: 01 Sep,2020

No matter what the respiratory illness, for mechanically ventilated or spontaneous breathing patients, Aerogen has the appropriate aerosol drug delivery system for the effective treatment of your patients.

The illness includes:

1.COPD

2.Asthma

3.Cystic Fibrosis

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is among the very serious lung diseases prevalent today affecting 65 million people globally.

From mild chronic bronchitis to severe emphysema, COPD covers a range of debilitating lung ailments that limit airflow to the lungs.

(WHO) recognises that bronchodilator medications are crucial for symptomatic management of COPD and to effectively treat acute exacerbations of the disease.

Asthma

Every day, millions of lives worldwide are affected by asthma. Difficulties in breathing imply serious health issues and challenge the everyday activities of sufferers with this respiratory disease. Healthcare experts realise that this global epidemic needs powerful medical care:

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), asthma is a chronic illness affecting 235 million people worldwide

A recent research undertaken by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) in 2014 highlights asthma Should become a global health priority

The WHO considers Appropriate management can control this respiratory disease and give asthmatics

Cystic Fibrosis

The Aerogen Ultra is ideal for the broad spectrum of CF medication including solutions, suspensions, proteins & peptides

Which CF medications can be delivered using Aerogen’s aerosol drug delivery technology?

Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators relax the muscle Round your airways and are utilised to ease chest tightness. They could prepare your chest for chest physiotherapy or exercise by simply opening up your airways.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat, Prevent and control disease. They ought to be removed after bronchodilators and chest physiotherapy.

DNase is utilized to Earn sputum Thinner and easier to clear. It is normally prescribed once each day.

Osmotics

Hypertonic Sodium chloride comes in various strengths; 3%, 6% or 7 percent. You can also know it as Nebusal® or Mucoclear®. It draws more water to the airways and sputum in the gut.

Corticosteroids

It is not common for people with Cystic fibrosis to need aerosol delivered corticosteroids.

Note: The Article is compiled by Kamal Kishore, Business Manager, Aerogen India

If you would like to receive additional information on Aerogen or arrange for a free virtual product demonstration, please contact us below:

Kamal Kishore, Business Manager

Aerogen Medical Devices India Pvt. Ltd.

Rajiv Julka, Country Manager – India & Sub-Continent

131, ABW Rectangle One Building,

D-4, Saket District Centre, New Delhi,

India – 110017

Office: +91 11 41422577

Email: India@Aerogen.com ; rjulka@aerogen.com : kkishore@aerogen.com

References

1.Cushen B, Alsaid A, Abdulkareem A and Costello RW. A Pilot Study To Assess Bronchodilator Response During An Acute Exacerbation Of COPD Using A Vibrating Mesh Nebuliser Versus Jet Nebuliser For Bronchodilator Delivery. ITS poster presentation. 2016.

2.Dugernier J, Hesse M, Vanbever R, Depoortere V, Roeseler J, Michotte JB, Laterre PF, Jamar F and Reychler G. SPECT-CT Comparison of Lung Deposition using a System combining a Vibrating-mesh Nebulizer with a Valved Holding Chamber and a Conventional Jet Nebulizer: a Randomized Cross-over Study. Pharmaceutical research. 2017;34:290-300.

3.Dunne R, Short SA and Dailey PA. Comparison of bronchodilator administration with vibrating mesh with adapter and jet nebulizer in the emergency department AARC Open Forum Abstract. 2016.

4.Hickin S, Mac Loughlin R, Sweeney L, Tatham A and Gidwani S. Comparison of mesh nebuliser versus jet nebuliser in simulated adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Poster at the College of Emergency Medicine Clinical Excellence Conference. 2014.

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