| SLNs | Solid Lipid Nanoparticles |
| SHNs | Solid Hybrid Nanoparticles |
| CyA | Cyclosporine A |
| DPPC | 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine |
| DLS | Dynamic Light Scattering |
| TEM | Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| TGA | Thermogravimetric Analysis |
| DSC | Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| NPs | Nanoparticles |
| MF | Microfluidics |
| DDSs | Drug Delivery Systems |
| CAD | Computer-Aided Design |
| TFRs | Total Flow Rates |
| FRRs | Flow Rate Ratios |
| PDI | Polydispersity Index |
| PBS | Phosphate-Buffered Saline |
| DI | Deionised water |
| DF | Dilution Factor |
| PS | Pulmonary Surfactant |