The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route.
Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in
inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSAID
is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method
comprises: a) heating a coating of an NSAID, on a solid support, to form
a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol
particle having less than 5% NSAID degradation products. In a kit aspect
of the present invention, a kit for delivering an NSAID through an
inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a coating of an NSAID
composition and b) a device for dispensing said coating as a condensation
aerosol.