An aerosolization apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having
an air inlet and an air outlet, wherein the chamber is sized to receive a
capsule containing a pharmaceutical formulation. A puncturing member is
moveable within the chamber to contact the capsule and to provide an
opening in the capsule, and a feedback mechanism provides an indication,
such as a tactile indication, to a user when the puncturing member has
been moved to a position where it provides the opening into the capsule.
When air flows through the inlet, the pharmaceutical formulation is
aerosolized and the aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation is delivered
through the outlet.