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US 6,207,703 B1Granted
Methods and materials for treating and preventing inflammation of mucosal tissue
OwnerJens Ponikauinventor
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The invention involves methods and materials for treating and preventing non-invasive fungus-induced mucositis. Specifically, the invention involves administrating an antifungal agent such that it contact mucus in an amount, at a frequency, and for a duration effective to prevent, reduce, or eliminate non-invasive fungus-induced rhinosinusitis. This invention also provides methods and materials for diagnosing non-invasive fungus-induced rhinosinusitis and culturing non-invasive fungus from a mammalian mucus sample as well as specific antifungal formulations and medical devices for treating and preventing non-invasive fungus-induced rhinosinusitis. In addition, the invention provides methods and materials for treating and preventing other non-invasive fungus-induced mucositis conditions such as chronic otitis media, chronic colitis, and Crohn's disease. Further, the invention involves methods and materials for treating and preventing chronic asthma symptoms.
A method for treating a mammal having asthma, comprising mucoadministering to at least a portion of the airways of said mammal a formulation in an amount, at a frequency, and for a duration effective to reduce or eliminate symptoms of said asthma, said formulation comprising an antifungal agent.
A method for prophylactically treating a mammal at risk for developing asthma, comprising mucoadministering to at least a portion of the airways of said mammal a formulation in an amount, at a frequency, and for a duration effective to prevent symptoms of said asthma, said formulation comprising an antifungal agent.
A method for treating a mammal having asthma, comprising the steps of:
A method for prophylactically treating a mammal at risk for developing asthma, comprising the steps of:
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