Nasal spray for decongesting nasal passages
AssigneeNos Spray, Inc.
InventorTrevor Ian Goldberg
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Abstract
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. Preferred embodiments of the composition contain a sugar solution, a sodium bicarbonate solution, saline, glycerin, water, and a preservative.
Claims46
A composition for osmotic decongestion and moisturization of the nasal passages consisting essentially of:
- water;
- a ciliary stimulant that is an about 23% to about 24% saline and is between about 4% and 5% of the total composition by volume;
- a mucus thinning agent;
- a sugar solution as an osmotic agent;
- glycerin;
- and
- a preservative,
- wherein said composition is alkaline and is hypertonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa.
A composition for osmotic decongestion and lubrication of the nasal passages consisting essentially of:
- between 67% and 68% water;
- between 4% and 5% of a 23% to 24% saline solution;
- between 3% and 4% of an 85% sugar solution;
- about 5% glycerin;
- about 20% of a 8% to 9% sodium bicarbonate solution;
- and
- a preservative;
- wherein said composition has a pH of about 8 and is hypertonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa.
A method of preparing an alkaline, hypertonic composition for use in osmotic decongestion of the nasal passages, the method consisting essentially of:
- obtaining a quantity of water that is between about 67% and 68% of the total composition by volume;
- adding a quantity of a ciliary stimulant that is a saline and is between about 4% and 5% of the total composition by volume;
- adding a quantity of a mucus thinning agent that is about 20% of the total composition by volume;
- adding a quantity of an osmotic agent that is a sugar solution and is between about 3% and 4% of the total composition by volume;
- adding a quantity of glycerin that is about 5% of the total composition by volume;
- adding less than 1% by volume of a preservative;
- stirring the composition to ensure thorough mixing and adjusting the pH to between 7.5 and 8.5.
A method of moisturizing and relieving congestion of the nasal mucosa consisting of applying to the nasal mucosa a composition consisting essentially of:
- about 67% to 68% water;
- a ciliary stimulant that is an about 23% to about 24% saline solution and is between about 4% and 5% of the total composition by volume;
- a mucus thinning agent;
- a sugar solution as an osmotic agent;
- glycerin;
- a pH adjusting agent;
- and
- a preservative,
- wherein said composition is alkaline and hypertonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa.
A method of relieving congestion of the nasal mucosa consisting of:
- removing fluid from the nasal mucosa through osmosis by the application of a hypertonic solution comprising sugar;
- thinning the mucus present in the nose by the application of an alkaline solution;
- and
- stimulating ciliary function by application of a saline solution;
- wherein the steps of removing fluid, thinning mucus and stimulating ciliary function are all physiological responses to the application of a single composition consisting essentially of water, an alkaline mucus thinning agent, a sugar solution, glycerine, a preservative, an a saline solution.
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