Managing obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring using local time released agents
US7984714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M31/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for managing at least one breathing condition may include storing an agent near a patient's airway and delivering the agent to the mucosal tissue in the pharyngeal area in a time-released manner during a sleep period. The delivered agent may cause increased contraction of muscle tissue in the pharyngeal area.
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