Compositions and methods for protecting against airborne pathogens and irritants
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[0327] Example 1: Administration of antimicrobial compositions to prevent infection in non-human subjects
[0328] Various concentrations of antimicrobial compositions containing the ingredients of Table 1 were intranasally administered to a group of healthy, uninfected mice selected by age, sex and body weight. After an appropriate time for the composition to take effect, the mice were inoculated intranasally with different doses of respiratory pathogens (influenza, rhinovirus, bacteria and fungi). At various subsequent time points, samples were extracted from the mice and analyzed for microbial infection. The absence of infection indicates that the antimicrobial composition prevented infection of the mice with airborne pathogens. The antimicrobial composition enhances the filtering capacity of the nasal membranes and protects against airborne pathogens.
Embodiment 2
[0329] Example 2: Administration of Antimicrobial Compositions to Treat Infections in Non-Human Subjects
[0330] A group of healthy, uninfected mice selected by age, sex, and body weight were inoculated nasally with varying doses of respiratory pathogens (influenza, rhinoviruses, bacteria, and fungi). After an appropriate period of time allowing the pathogen to infect the mice, different concentrations of an antimicrobial composition (eg, Example 1) comprising the ingredients of Table 1 were administered intranasally to the infected mice. After a suitable time to allow the composition to work, samples are extracted from the mice and analyzed for microbial infection. The absence of infection indicates that the antimicrobial composition can treat respiratory infections in mice. The antimicrobial composition enhances the filtering capacity of nasal membranes and treats infections caused by airborne pathogens.
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[0331] Example 3: Administration of antimicrobial compositions to treat infections in human subjects
[0332] A cohort of human subjects without pre-existing influenza or rhinovirus infection were selected for treatment and their baseline blood was drawn to screen for markers of respiratory tract infection. An antimicrobial composition (eg, Examples 1 and 2) containing the ingredients of Table 1 was administered intranasally to the subject. After a suitable period of time for the composition to take effect, the subject is exposed to airborne rhinovirus or influenza. After an appropriate period of time to determine whether they have been infected, blood will be drawn again and screened for systemic markers of respiratory infection, and they will be observed and asked for evidence of respiratory infection. The absence of infection indicates that the antimicrobial composition prevents respiratory infection. The antimicrobial composition enhances the filtering capacity of nasa...
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