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Nasal congestion, obstruction relief, and drug delivery

A medicament, insert technology, applied in the field of treating sinus conditions and suppressing snoring, improving nasal breathing

Active Publication Date: 2009-12-30
SANOSTEC CORP
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These remedies often don't directly go to the root of the problem, or they may have unwanted side effects

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[0046] Figures 1 to 1 Various nasal breathing aids according to various aspects of the invention are shown in O. These appliances overcome the deficiencies of many appliances currently available. These devices are small, unobtrusive in use, and do not require special attachments or accessories, although the devices described can be combined with other devices such as cannulas. These appliances are worn inside the nose so that the nasal passage is held open from the inside, rather than with an external device. This allows these devices to maintain the airway within the nose in the event of nasal congestion, inflammation, or structural anatomical deformities that reduce the effectiveness of externally applied strips. These devices can be used alone or in combination with decongestant and antihistamine powders, tablets or liquid medicines, other snoring aids such as pillows, or medicated nasal sprays.

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Abstract

A nasal insert may include a wall in the shape of a tube, the wall including a first end defining a first orifice and a second end defining a second orifice. The first end may have a diameter, diagonal measurement, or cross-sectional area larger than that of the second end. The first end may define at least one break in the wall, so that the first end incompletely encircles the first orifice. Thesecond end may completely encircle the second orifice.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 290,047, filed November 30, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference; and is also incorporated by reference to Application No. 10, filed May 10, 2004 / 842,220, U.S. Patent Application No. 10 / 434,669, filed May 9, 2003, and U.S. Patent Application No. 09 / 862,966, filed May 22, 2001 (this patent application is currently for U.S. Patent No. 6,562,057). technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for reducing nasal congestion, nasal congestion and delivering nasal medications, and in particular to methods and devices for improving nasal breathing, treating sinus conditions and suppressing snoring. Background technique [0004] Nasal obstruction is characterized by anatomical symptoms including nasal valve collapse, nasal valve obstruction, septal deviation, and medium hypertrophy. These symptoms block and restrict...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M29/00
CPCA61M16/0666A61M29/00A61M15/08A61F5/08A61M31/00A61F5/56A61M15/085A61M16/106A61M16/105A62B23/06
Inventor 欧内斯特·桑廷路易斯·S·麦克唐纳斯科特·D·麦克唐纳
Owner SANOSTEC CORP
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