Methods and apparatus for treating rhinitis
US8398580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/064
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described here are devices and methods for the delivery of treatment agents simultaneously with capnic gases. Specifically, the treatment agents and capnic gases may be delivered to a mucosal membrane at a controlled flow rate to treat rhinitis. Exemplary capnic gases include carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, and dilute acid gases.
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