Aerosol

It represents the suspension of tiny solid or liquid particles, especially medicated particles, in a gaseous environment. The size of the particles may range from 1 nanometer or 100 micrometers.

Vaporizer

A device that converts the substance to vapor form used specially for medical purposes.

It is used for delivery of the active ingredients in the form of inhalation.

Pressurized metered dose inhaler

It is abbreviated as pMDI. It is a device for administration of a particular amount of medicine to the lungs.

It is most commonly used in the management of asthma.

Nebulizer

It is also referred to as atomizer. A device such as mask or mouthpiece that turns the liquid into condensed water vapor or fine mist for inhalation into the lungs.

It is often given in the delivery of asthma medications.

Toothpaste

A tooth cleaning compound used in the form of paste.

Mouthwash

A medicated solution used for rinsing and gargling the mouth resulting in increased oral hygiene.

Lozenge

It is a type of candy or small pellet which is medicated or aromatic. It is intended for slow dissolution in the mouth and often a demulcent is used in lozenges i.e. a substance helpful in soothing the mucus membrane which is inflamed.