Methods and devices to treat nasal airways
US9526571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and/or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and/or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.
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