Managing obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring using local...

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2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Antisnoring device

C128S859000, C424S426000, C424S434000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984714

ABSTRACT:
A method for managing at least one breathing condition may include storing an agent near a patient's airway and delivering the agent to the mucosal tissue in the pharyngeal area in a time-released manner during a sleep period. The delivered agent may cause increased contraction of muscle tissue in the pharyngeal area.

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