The present invention relates to the delivery of caffeine through an
inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing
caffeine that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of
the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles comprising at
least 5 percent by weight of caffeine. In a method aspect of the present
invention, caffeine is delivered to a mammal through an inhalation route.
The method comprises: a) heating a composition, wherein the composition
comprises at least 5 percent by weight of caffeine, to form a vapor; and,
b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol
comprising particles, which is inhaled by the mammal. In a kit aspect of
the present invention, a kit for delivering caffeine through an
inhalation route to a mammal is provided which comprises: a) a
composition comprising at least 5 percent by weight of caffeine; and, b)
a device that forms a caffeine containing aerosol from the composition,
for inhalation by the mammal.