What Role Does Nanotechnology Play in Asthma Treatment?
One of the most significant contributions of nanotechnology in asthma treatment is in drug delivery. Traditional inhalers and medications often fail to deliver drugs efficiently to the targeted lung tissues, leading to suboptimal treatment. Nanoparticles can be engineered to carry asthma medications directly to the inflamed areas of the lungs, improving the efficacy and reducing side effects. Nanocarriers such as liposomes, dendrimers, and polymeric nanoparticles can encapsulate drugs and release them in a controlled manner.
