Compositions and methods for protecting against airborne pathogens and irritants
AssigneeApplied Biological Laboratories, Inc.
InventorNazlie LATEFI
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Abstract
The present disclosure features methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of the respiratory membranes to filter airborne pathogens and protect a subject from respiratory infections that result from inhalation or ingestion of such pathogens. In particular, the disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions that prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Claims20
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and lactoferrin and lysozyme;
- wherein said pharmaceutical composition is formulated for application to the respiratory tract.
A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a lozenge formulated for application to oral mucosa and to have a residence time on the oral mucosa of at least 5 minutes;
- wherein said pharmaceutical composition comprises:
- a) from 0.000001-1.0% lysozyme by weight of composition;
- and
- b) from 0.000001-1.0% lactoferrin by weight of composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.