System for irrigating the upper aerodigestive tract and neighboring areas

A method of treating tonsil stones in a subject in need thereof, comprising:

• a. providing an oral irrigator device (1) having a main body (2) and an irrigating nozzle (3) attached thereto, the irrigating nozzle (3) comprising a plurality of nozzle heads (19) disposed at a tip (9) of the irrigating nozzle;
• b. inserting the irrigating nozzle (3) inside the subjects mouth such that the nozzle tip (9) is positioned near a tonsil;
• and
• c. pulsating a fluid through the nozzle heads (19) and into an oral cavity and crevices of the tonsils, thereby removing the tonsil stones, preventing recurrence thereof, or a combination thereof;
• wherein a diameter of each nozzle head of the plurality of nozzle heads (19) is configured to produce a stream capable of cleaning an upper aerodigestive tract.

An oral irrigator device (1) comprising:

• a. a main body (2) comprising a pump (21) disposed therein;
• b. an irrigating nozzle (3) attached to the main body (2) and in fluidic communication with the pump (21), the irrigating nozzle (3) comprising a plurality of nozzle heads (19) disposed at a tip (9) of the irrigating nozzle, wherein the plurality of nozzle heads (19) are arranged in a vertical line configuration;
• c. a detach button (4) disposed on a distal end of the main body (2) for activating detachments of the plurality of nozzle heads (19) from the main body (2);
• d. a fluid pressure trigger (5) disposed on a rear end of the main body (2) for increasing a pressure of a fluid pumped by the pump (21) when pulled;
• e. an ergonomic grip (6) disposed on the main body (2);
• f. an on/off control (10) disposed on a front side of the main body (2) capable of activating and deactivating the oral irrigator device (1);
• g. a battery indicator (11) for indicating a remaining battery charge;
• and
• h. a refillable reservoir (8) fluidly coupled to the main body (2) and in fluid communication with the pump (21) via a fluid channel (7);
• wherein the pump (21) is configured to pump the fluid from the reservoir (8), through the fluid channel (7) and the irrigating nozzle (3), and eject said fluid from the nozzle heads (19),
• wherein a flow rate of the pump (21) is adjustable to optimize the flow rate for cleaning,
• wherein the nozzle heads (19) are configured to direct the fluid onto a surface at various angles,
• wherein a diameter of each nozzle head of the plurality of nozzle heads (19) is configured to produce a stream capable of cleaning an area of an upper aerodigestive tract,
• wherein the nozzle tip (9) vibrates to massage tissues in the area of the upper aerodigestive tract that includes a tongue and tonsils,
• wherein the nozzle tip (9) vibrates to massage tissues in the area of the upper aerodigestive tract that includes a tongue and tonsils,
• wherein the fluid comprises electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, antiseptic, alcohol, medication, or a combination thereof.