1VSS Institute of Pharmacy Badnapur.
2,3,4Shivlingeshwar College of Pharmacy Latur.
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, and lung infections, pose major global health challenges. These diseases often result in irreversible lung damage and are among the leading causes of death worldwide. COPD, in particular, is a progressive illness that contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Conventional treatments, typically involving systemic therapies, have limitations in their effectiveness and patient adherence. Inhalable dry powder nano-formulations (IDPNs) represent a promising alternative for enhanced pulmonary drug delivery. By leveraging the benefits of nanotechnology and dry powder inhalation, IDPNs improve drug solubility, bioavailability, and enable targeted delivery to specific alveolar regions. Nanocarriers such as liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and polymeric nanoparticles offer controlled release of drugs and allow for combination therapies, addressing multiple facets of complex respiratory conditions. Recent research indicates that IDPNs can efficiently deliver a variety of therapeutic agents, including anti- inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and gene therapies, directly to the lungs, thus enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing systemic side effects. This review discusses the latest advancements in inhalable nanoformulations, focusing on their formulation strategies, physicochemical properties, and potential clinical applications. The development of these nanoformulations holds the potential to significantly improve the management of advanced pulmonary diseases, offering new prospects for better patient outcomes and alleviating healthcare burdens.
Pandhare Priya, Muskare Mayuri*, Pandhare Jayashri, Majge Shashank, The Inhalable Dry Powder Nano- Formulation Advancing Lung Disease Therapy, Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2025, Vol 3, Issue 2, 787-798. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14851964