An inhalation device for delivery of a powdered medicament comprising a
suction tube (21) and one or more doses of powdered medicament. The
suction tube (21) has a distal end (28) and a proximal end (29) with an
air passage (30) therethrough, the distal end (28) having an air inlet
and the proximal end (29) having an air outlet which forms the mouthpiece
of the device. The inhalation device further comprises a means for drying
air (23) drawn by a user into the inhalation device prior to contact with
the aggregated powdered medicament such that a dose of powdered
medicament will be dispersed in dried air for delivery at the proximal
end.