Aerosol enhancement device

Abstract

An aerosol medication delivery apparatus includes a fixed volume holding chamber which is constructed to allow for a uniformly mixed, concentrated bolus of medicated aerosol to be delivered with each breath. The device further includes a universal inlet, so that any standard small volume nebulizer, as well as any standard metered dose inhaler (MDI), may be utilized therewith. Also filtration can be added to address contaminated patient air and aerosol. A one-way valve is positioned in the patient mouthpiece, to help control the loss of aerosol, and thereby reduce waste.

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       21 . A universal adaptive fitting for attaching an inlet port for receiving a medicated aerosol on a spacer member of an aerosol enhancement device to a source of medicated aerosol, comprising: 
 a first rigid connector end; and    a second flexible connector end.    
   
   
       22 . The universal adaptive fitting as recited in  claim 21 , wherein said adaptive fitting further comprises an engagement flange disposed between said first rigid connector end and said second flexible connector end.  
   
   
       23 . The universal adaptive fitting as recited in  claim 22 , wherein said first rigid connector end is tubular.  
   
   
       24 . The universal adaptive fitting as recited in  claim 22 , wherein said second flexible connector end comprises a pliable boot connector.