Nebulizers

Scientists at University of Adelaide release new data on nebulizers

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, September 21st, 2008

According to recent research from Adelaide, Australia, "Nasal douching is common practice in treatment of chronic sinusitis and after endoscopic sinus surgery. Current nasal delivery techniques show inconsistent sinus penetration."

"The aim of this study was to compare sinonasal penetration of nasal douching to an optimized nasal nebulizer in an operated cadaver model. Fourteen preserved cadavers were used receiving complete sphenoethmoidectomies with a Draf III, wide maxillary antrostomy, or medial maxillectomy. Seven control cadavers received nasal douching with one standardized squeeze bilaterally of a 200-mL nasal irrigation bottle and seven intervention cadavers...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2008-09-21)

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