Method and composition for treating ear inflammation caused by dry ear

a technology of dry ear and composition, applied in the field of methods, can solve the problems of irritating the ear, affecting the ear, and alcohol, and achieve the effects of treating abrasions, minor wounds, and reducing irritation

a technology of dry ear and composition, applied in the field of methods, can solve the problems of irritating the ear, affecting the ear, and alcohol, and achieve the effects of treating abrasions, minor wounds, and reducing irritation

US20070264362A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15YOSHPE NINA +1
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[0054] 1. DD is a 56 Caucasian female who has had recurrent external ear infections. She has been treated with various antibacterial and antifungal preparations. After finally getting the infections cleared, she has had no cerumen production in the external canal. With the use of the emollient and lubricating drops, she has successfully remained infection free for greater than six months while continuing her water activity.

[0055] 2. AH is a 12 year old asian American female with sensorineural hearing loss with a history of very dry ear canals and external ear infections. Despite multiple medications it was difficult to clear her ear canals for long periods of time so that she could wear her hearing aid. Once the infections had cleared with the use of the, emollient and lubricating drops, she has been able to successfully wear her hearing aids and follow up visits only every three months.

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Abstract

A method of treating diseases and conditions associated with dry ear comprising topically applying to the ear canal of a subject that is suffering therefrom a liquid composition comprising an anti-irritant agent, a wound healing agent; and an anti-inflammatory agent dissolved in a polyhydroxy liquid solvent.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to the treatment of inflammation of the inner ear of a mammal, e.g. humans or pets, caused by asteatosis, which treatment comprises topical application of a liquid composition to the inflamed tissue. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] It is well known that a moist environment in the inner ear of a human or a pet can result in various diseases such as Swimmer's Ear. Swimmer's Ear is an example of a common affectation of the ear caused by excessive moisture whereby a swimmer receives contaminated water in the ear or overly moisturizes the ear causing it to succumb to microbial growth (most often pseudomonas). Thus, there are many compositions that are disclosed for use in removing water from and drying the ear canal. [0005] Alcohol is commonly used to clean out the ear, especially of pets, because it dissolves the natural oils and fats present in the ear, but alcohol is also irritating, especially if ...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
15 Nov 2007
Publication
US20070264362A1
IPC
A61K36/886; A61K31/704; A61K36/76
CPC
A61K36/886; A61K36/76
Inventors
YOSHPE, NINA; WILLNER, AYAL