Aerosol therapy is a very important administration route in the treatment of lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Aerosols are also used to deliver systemic drugs

diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Aerosols are also used to deliver systemic drugs such as vaccines, insulin, antibiotics and pain medications. To treat these diseases effectively with medical aerosols one needs to understand the basics of aerosol science and the operating principles of the devices available.