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  Nasal Spray
Saline nasal spray is used to loosen mucus in nasal passages and moisten the nose.
Xlear™ Nasal Wash is a patented, non-addictive nasal spray designed to aid in the relief and management of sinus infection caused by pollutants, allergens and infections of the nasal passages.
It is the ONLY nasal wash that combines the unique properties of the natural substance, Xylitol, and the health-promoting practice of a saline nasal spray to help wash, hydrate and moisturize the nasal passages.
www.xlear.com /articles/nasal-spray.aspx   (521 words)

  
  MSN Encarta - Print Preview - Respiratory System
The nasal passages are lined with a membrane composed primarily of one layer of flat, closely packed cells called epithelial cells.
In addition to their role in the respiratory system, the nasal passages house cells called olfactory receptors, which are involved in the sense of smell.
Like the nasal passages, the pharynx is lined with a protective mucous membrane and ciliated cells that remove impurities from the air.
encarta.msn.com /text_761577180___0/Respiratory_System.html   (4157 words)

  
 Nasal spray for decongesting nasal passages - US Patent 6641799   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A therapeutic composition for use as a nasal spray the aids in decongesting of the nasal passages by osmotic effect, thinning of mucus and stimulation of ciliary function.
In contrast, the present invention is a hypertonic, alkaline nasal spray that avoids the use of vasoconstrictors and aids in the decongesting and moisturizing of the nose through osmotic activity, thinning and decreasing the viscosity of mucus, and increasing ciliary function.
In one embodiment, the spray according to the invention is a composition for inducing osmotic decongestion of nasal passages.
www.patentstorm.us /patents/6641799.html   (3961 words)

  
 Flonase Nasal Spray
Flonase nasal spray is the commercial name for one of the most popular allergy medicines on the market.
As a corticosteroid, Flonase works to suppress inflammation of the nasal passages, effectively stopping allergic nasal symptoms before they start.
Nasal pressure and congestion are also effectively treated.
www.kiwidrug.com /search/flonase/p/flonase-nasal-spray.html   (249 words)

  
 Sinusitis Central - Sinus Irrigation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
By spraying the nasal passages with solution such as water or saline, it is believed that the nose can be cleared of particles that can trigger allergic reactions or further block nasal passages.
Nasal edema is a fluid retention in the nasal passages, causing swelling.
Nasal edema can be reduced, bringing relief from some of the sinus pain and pressure associated with a sinus infection.
www.sinusitiscentral.com /sinus_irrigation.html   (256 words)

  
 nasal cycle - General Practice Notebook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Airflow through the nasal passages is normally asymmetrical because of alternating changes in nasal resistance in each nostril.
The total nasal resistance to airflow remains fairly constant as changes between the nasal passages tend to be reciprocal so that the patient is usually unaware of the phenomenon.
This nasal cycle has a periodicity of approximately 2 hours and is found in 80% of the population.
www.gpnotebook.co.uk /cache/-1127219150.htm   (184 words)

  
 Potential Effects of Inspiratory Airflow Patterns at the Nostrils on Predictions of Particle Deposition Efficiency in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Initially, inspiratory airflow simulations were conducted with uniform airflow vectors imposed on the nostrils pushing air into the nasal passages (plug flow conditions at the inlet).
Subsequently, simulations were run with airflow vectors imposed at the nasopharynx that pulled airflow through the nasal passages, resulting in a more physiologic airflow profile at the nostrils.
The accuracy of the manner in which inspiratory airflow is simulated at the nostrils may have a significant impact on the accuracy of nasal deposition efficiency predictions.
www.riskworld.com /Abstract/2001/SRAam01/ab01aa166.htm   (290 words)

  
 nasal - definition by dict.die.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nasal bones (Anat.), two bones of the skull, in front of the frontals.
Nasal index (Anat.), in the skull, the ratio of the transverse the base of the aperture to the nasion, which latter distance is taken as the standard, equal to 100.
An elementary sound which is uttered through the nose, or through both the nose and the mouth simultaneously.
dict.die.net /nasal   (96 words)

  
 Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Adenoids are spongy tissue masses located between ends of the nasal passages and the soft tissue in the back of the throat.
The nasal secretion is examined microscopically for factors that might indicate a cause, such as increased numbers of white blood cells, indicating infection, or high counts of eosinophils.
Steroid sprays may injure the nasal septum (the bony area that separates the nasal passage) if the spray is directed onto it.
www.morehead.org /wellconnected/000077.htm   (10162 words)

  
 When a mass is found in an equine nasal passage, fungal disease must be considered
Granulomas in the nasal cavity cause foul-smelling, pus-and-blood-tinged nasal discharge often confined to one nostril.
Signs of disease are foul-smelling nasal discharge and possibly intermittent nasal bleeding and enlargement of the lymph nodes under the lower jaw.
One causative organism of nasal sinus mycetoma is
evrp.lsu.edu /healthtips/fungal_disease.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Nasal Polyps are casued by inflammation and blocked nasal passages
Nasal Polyps are casued by inflammation and blocked nasal passages
In general, polyps are usually nonmalignant growths or tumor extruding from the membrane lining of an organ in various parts of the body such as the nose, often causing obstruction...
Nasal Polyps at the back of the nose can only be seen with special medical instruments.
www.sinuswars.com /polyps.asp   (679 words)

  
 Nasal Passages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Only a small part of the nose and nasal cavity is taken up by the organs of smell; the rest of it is mainly concerned with processing the airflow on its way through to the lungs.
The walls of the nasal cavity, and particularly the flaplike middle and inferior conchae, are coated with respiratory mucous membranes which incorporate a vast number of tiny hairlike cells which act to move waves of mucus toward the throat.
Dust, bacteria, and chemical particles which are inhaled from the air are trapped by the mucus, carried back and swallowed; they are then taken care of by gastric juices to nullify any potential harm.
www.innerbody.com /tutorial2/t7.html   (431 words)

  
 POST NASAL DRIP,ALLERGY MEDICATION,ALLERGY PRESCRIPTION ALLERGY RELIEF NASAL SPRAY POST NASAL DRIP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nasacort-AQ is used to treat nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing associated with allergic rhinitis.
If passages are blocked, a nasal decongestant may be used first (for a maximum of 3 to 5 days) to open the passages allowing proper penetration of the medication.
Be sure to aim spray away from the middle of the nose, that is, away from the nasal septum and toward the inflamed areas inside the nasal passages.
www.prescriptionlife.com /nasacort_nasal_spray.html   (784 words)

  
 NASAL WASH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nasal cleanliness is a central factor in good health, says Dr Hana Solomon, a Missouri physician and strong advocate of nasal rinsing.
Exposures to irritants actually cause the nasal mucous to become thicker, the nasal membranes to swell and the nose hairs to function less effectively as a filter.
Such cleansing with a nasal wash can be especially helpful to people suffering from allergies, asthma, and sinus problems as well as those with congestion.
www.healing-thyself-naturally.com /nasalwash.htm   (589 words)

  
 Nasal Spray
The nasal spray is also useful during a bout of sinusitis, or inflammation/infection of the sinus passages.
NutriBiotic Nasal Spray works by re-moisturizing the passages, flushing irritants from the nasal passages, providing a protective barrier against infection, and is safe for long-term use.
This is normal, because the nasal passages are connected with the throat.
www.nutribiotic.com /Nasal%20Spray.htm   (508 words)

  
 Cold and Flu Season: How to Cope   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The process treats the root problem of nasal problems, using a saline rinse to remove thickened, bacteria-laden mucus from the sinus cavities, soothing nasal passages rather than just masking the symptoms.
The acceptance of nasal washing rose dramatically in the Midwest after publication of a University of Wisconsin-Madison study.
The study found that participants who added the SinuCleanse nasal wash system to their daily regimen showed decreased nasal symptoms, decreased medication use and overall improved health over the six-month period of the study.
www.contentinfusion.com /Article.aspx?ArticleID=1055&categoryid=4&MEMBERID=2559   (494 words)

  
 Abstract from 1995 SRA Annual Meeting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nasal wall flux of HCHO was calculated assuming that the walls act as perfect sinks for inhaled HCHO (HCHO concentration set to zero at walls).
Predictions were obtained for (1) HCHO flux into rat nasal passage walls in the SCC region and (2) any regions in primate nasal passages showing HCHO flux values equal to or greater than the rat SCC value.
Overall HCHO uptake was predicted at 99% for the anterior F344 rat nasal passages and 88% for the entire rhesus nasal passages.
www.riskworld.com /Abstract/1995/SRAam95/ab5aa319.htm   (559 words)

  
 My Allergies - Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, usually associated with watery nasal discharge and itching of the nose and eyes.
Often, the nasal mucosa (lining of the nose) is pale or violaceous because of the engorged veins.
Classic signs of allergic rhinitis may include swelling of the eyelids, injected sclerae (the whites of the eyes may be red), allergic shiners (darkened areas under the lower eyelids thought to result from venous pooling of blood), and extra skin folds in the lower eyelids.
www.myallergies.org /ms/ency/208/main.html   (1169 words)

  
 Nasal Cleansing Pot by Ancient Secrets
The practice of nasal irrigation, known as Neti, has been used by practitioners of Yoga and Ayurveda in India for centuries.
This ceramic pot with its improved design is ideal for gently cleaning the nasal passages with lukewarm water or a mild saline solution.
If you are one of the many whose nasal passages are affected by pollution, dust, pollen and other irritants, you will benefit from this gentle and effective technique.
www.insight-books.com /WLLS/9991439234.html   (94 words)

  
 Beauty_&_Cosmetics - Accessories - Shop Online
To relieve stuffed nasal passages, tired or puffy eyes, hangovers, & other head discomforts.
COOL IT: Refrigerate for a few minutes, and then receive relief from tired, puffy or swollen eyes, tension, and other head discomforts.
HEAT IT: Use hot water to heat the mask (to your own preference) and surround clogged nasal passages with comforting warmth and relaxing aromatherapy in a tranquil scent."
www.shopezway.com /Beauty___Cosmetics/Accessories   (829 words)

  
 Post Nasal Drip and other Sinus problems
Post Nasal Drip is best understood as a flow of mucus from the nasal and sinus areas.
Mucus is made by cells of the nasal lining and sinus lining.
As most conditions do not happen in isolation, patients that have any dryness of the mouth can cause a thickening of the mucus in the nasal passages, and also at its collection site at the back of the throat.
www.freshbreath.com.au /postnasaldrip.html   (368 words)

  
 Patent 4401114
means having an outlet for directing an unconfined volume of said heated and humidified gas around the nasal mucosa of a patient without requiring inhalation by the patient; and means for maintaining an unconfined minimum separation of 1 cm between said outlet and the nostrils of a patient.
The present inventors are not aware, however, of applications of these theories to the treatment of the nasal mucosa, nor to the treatment of a common cold or allergic rhinitis connected with the nasal mucosa.
Such apparatus is not suitable for heating the nasal passages and the nasal mucosa homogeneously at 43.degree.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4401114.html   (1777 words)

  
 CIIT | Scientists - Julia S. Kimbell, Ph.D.
My research involves the effects of nasal anatomy and respiratory airflow patterns on the uptake and deposition of inhaled gases and particles in the nasal passages of rodents, primates, and humans.
We are particularly interested in whether differences in nasal anatomy among human individuals due to age, gender, and race affect nasal uptake and deposition.
Correlation of regional formaldehyde flux predictions with the distribution of formaldehyde-induced squamous metaplasia in F344 rat nasal passages.
www.ciit.org /research/scientists/julia_kimbell.asp   (1011 words)

  
 Cancer Information, Research, and Treatment for all Types of Cancer | OncoLink
Tumors of the nasal passages and sinuses account for 1-2% of all cancers in dogs.
The surgery (rhinotomy) involves removing all the tissues within the nasal passages through an incision over the bridge of the nose.
As a result of changes to the nasal passages caused by both the surgery and radiation, your dog will probably have a mild, persistent mucus nasal discharge.
www.oncolink.com /types/article.cfm?c=22&s=69&ss=545&id=6025   (776 words)

  
 Patent 5533504
Apparatus for controlling air flow through nasal passages having a frame with first and second plates for positioning on a face along opposite sides of a nose.
The vibrations produced may not be injurious to the vibrated soft tissue or to the air passages in a human body.
In the snoring mode, the pads are turned inward against surfaces of the nose until the nasal passageway is restricted sufficiently to prevent vibrations of the uvula and soft palate.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5533504.html   (2679 words)

  
 Can an Ancient Nasal Cleansing Technique Help Reduce Sinus Problems? - Lotus Brands
An ancient nasal cleansing technique, from the healing science of Ayurveda from India, which is over 5000 years old, has been adopted by a large number of doctors and individuals in the West as a solution to chronic and temporary nasal canal problems.
The practice of neti, or nasal cleansing is performed using a ceramic pot and a saline solution.
Performed regularly, it can help clear mucous from the nasal canal, restore moisture to dried out tissues, tone nasal tissues and help the nasal passages remain clear and healthy.
www.prleap.com /pr/4183   (501 words)

  
 Go Ask Alice!: Addicted to nasal spray?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Over-the-counter nasal sprays — the nasal decongestant or medicated kind — work by constricting the blood vessels in the nose, reducing swelling, irritation, and sniffling.
As swelling in the nasal passages decreases, you have more room to get air in, and quick as a sniff, that uncomfortable stuffy head feeling is gone.
However, with continuous use, nasal sprays can cause "rebound rhinitis," a condition in which nasal passages become even more swollen than they were originally.
www.goaskalice.com /2026.html   (476 words)

  
 A Potential Post Nasal Drip Cure
Nasal congestion results from inflammation of the lining of the nasal passages.
Congestion of the membrane lining of the nasal passages results most commonly from upper respiratory infections caused by a wide variety of viruses, i.e., the common cold.
If you are someone who suffers from post nasal drip on a regular basis, this article will provide additional information on how you can put a stop to your bad breath, while you are working on a post nasal drip cure.
www.curingnasalcongestion.com   (668 words)

  
 Nasacort AQ nasal Spray
It is used to treat nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing associated with allergic rhinitis.
Therefore, blow your nose to clear the nasal passage before using the medication.
Use this medication with caution if sores or injuries are present in the nasal passages.
www.pcca.net /Nasocort%20AQ.html   (314 words)

  
 Nose - Nasal Problems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fungal elements may be found in the exudate from the nose, by flushing the nasal passage and collecting samples for exam or in some cases through serological testing.
Cats appear to be prone to squamous cell carcinoma and lymphoma cancers of the nasal area and nasal passages.
Cats sometimes inhale a foreign object, such as a blade of grass or sometimes regurgitate and contaminate the nasal passages with a foreign object in that manner.
www.vetinfo.com /catnose.html   (6629 words)

  
 Nasogastric Tube Placement. Small Animal Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques
The cat's head is slightly tilted back to allow the topical anesthetic to run into the nasal cavity.
The nasal turbinates are very friable and traumatic passage of the nasal tube will result in hemorrhage.
The nasal cavity is divided by the turbinates into several spaces called meatuses.
courses.vetmed.wsu.edu /samdx/nasogastric_tube.asp   (222 words)

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