Uncinate Process Support for Ethmoid Infundibulum Illumination

A method of maintaining dilation of the ethmoid infundibulum in a human patient, the method comprising:

• (a) dilating the ethmoid infundibulum in a human patient, wherein the act of dilating the ethmoid infundibulum comprises moving one or more of the ethmoid bulla, the uncinate process, or the middle turbinate, thereby creating a dilated ethmoid infundibulum;
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• (b) installing a support member to maintain dilation of the dilated ethmoid infundibulum.

An apparatus comprising:

• (a) an outer tube, wherein the outer tube includes a curved section extending along an arc angle of at least 135 degrees, wherein the curved section is configured to fit within an anatomical passageway, wherein the outer tube further includes a distal end, wherein the curved section is at least semi-rigid;
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• (b) an illuminating feature associated with the distal end of the outer tube, wherein the illuminating feature includes an atraumatic tip configured to project light.