Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Delivery Options for Therapeutic Substances
| Substances | Some of the Delivery Methods | Respiratory system penetration (delivery & deposition) |
Advantages | Disadvantages |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Halotherapy | Extensive | Yes | No |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Spray bottle | Minimal | No | Yes |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Pulsatile devices | Moderate | Yes | Yes |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Neti pot | Moderate | Yes | Yes |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Squeezing bottle/ bulb syringes | Moderate | Yes | Yes |
|
Sodium chloride (salt) |
Dropper | Minimal | No | Yes |
