Which of the following is NOT a method for administering medications for chronic pulmonary disease?

The method of administering medications for chronic pulmonary disease typically focuses on delivering drugs directly to the respiratory system to ensure effective treatment and minimize systemic side effects. This is why dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers, and nebulizers are commonly used in clinical practice. These methods allow for direct targeting of the lungs, which is particularly beneficial for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Inhalers and nebulizers provide rapid delivery of medication to the airways, leading to quicker onset of action. Inhalers (both dry powder and metered dose) use various mechanisms to convert medication into a form that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. Nebulizers also create a mist from liquid medications, allowing patients to breathe in the aerosolized drug continuously.

On the other hand, administering medication in tablet form does not provide the same targeted delivery to the lungs. Oral tablets must go through the gastrointestinal tract for absorption, which can dilute the medication's effectiveness when treating pulmonary conditions and result in slower onset of action. Therefore, while tablets may be appropriate for other conditions, they are less effective for managing chronic pulmonary diseases compared to inhaled methods.