Vibrating Device For Treating Nasal Congestion and Sinusitis Symptoms and Method Thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method of treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient comprising attaching a vibration generating means to the patient head, at a location adjacent to sinuses to be treated, generating a vibration by said vibration generating means, and delivering the same to said patient. The present invention also discloses a device for treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient, comprising attaching means and a vibration generating means; said attaching means are in communication with the patient's head in a location adjacent to said nasal cavity, nasal passageway or sinuses to be treated; said generating means are adapted to vibrate said attaching means, to vibrate the location adjacent to said nasal cavity or sinuses and thus improved mucociliary clearance of secretions in nasal cavity or sinuses.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a vibrated medical device for the treatment and relieving of symptoms caused by nasal congestion and sinusitis and to a method of treating the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Sinusitis is a medical condition that affects the lives of many millions of people around the world. As much as 15 million people each year develop symptoms of sinusitis, which are often annoying and disturbing a patient to conduct his everyday life. The symptoms of sinusitis usually comprise pain, tenderness, and swelling depending on the affected sinus. Known treatment for sinusitis comprises use of nasal sprays and medication that cause blood vessels to narrow and are aimed to improve sinuses drainage. Other types of sinusitis require the use of antibiotics. However, the known suggested treatments are often not useful. Furthermore, for said medications used have often short-term expediency and most of the medication has undesirable ...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]Another object of the present invention is to provide a cost effective device for treating nasal congestion and / or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient, comprising attaching means and a vibration generating means. The attaching means are in communication with the patient's head in a location adjacent to said sinuses to be treated. The generating means are adapted to vibrate the attaching means and thus to vibrate the location adjacent to the sinuses.

Problems solved by technology

As much as 15 million people each year develop symptoms of sinusitis, which are often annoying and disturbing a patient to conduct his everyday life.

However, the known suggested treatments are often not useful.

Furthermore, for said medications used have often short-term expediency and most of the medication has undesirable side effects.

In these conditions the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses become irritated, leading to symptoms.

In some patients, this irritation is sufficient to hinder the normal drainage of the sinuses into the nasal cavity, resulting in blockage that may lead to additional impaired ciliary activity, intense pressure / pain, and increased likelihood of infection.

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) and the common cold affect all ages and are uncomfortable conditions with lost work and school days.

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