Use of hypertonic saline to draw fluid out of swollen tissue and relieve nasal congestion

• US 20140356460A1
• Filed: 05/28/2013
• Published: 12/04/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Matthew Lutin
• Original Assignee: Matthew Lutin
• Inventors: Lutin, Matthew
• Application Number:
  US13/986,706
• Publication Number:
  US 20140356460A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/680
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 33/14 Alkali metal chlorides; Alkaline earth metal chlorides
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 47/02 Inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0043 Nose
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0048 Eye, e.g. artificial tears
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/08 Solutions composition of solutions A61K47/00

Abstract

The optimum concentration of salt in solutions to combat congestion of the mucosa is a relatively narrow range. This use of in hypertonic saline solutions for treatment of congestion of the mucosa having a concentration within the range of 2.3% to and including 2.7% w/v sodium chloride/water with the most preferred concentration being 2.4% to and including 2.6% w/v of sodium chloride in water brings maximum relief of congestion and for cleansing membranes without causing irritation or discomfort.

Claims

1-20. -20. (canceled)

21. A method of relieving irritation or of removing contaminants from the eyes comprising the steps of application of a hypertonic saline solution containing 2.3% to 2.7% by weight of sodium chloride relative to total volume of solution wherein the saline is administered by mist pump.

22. The method of claim 21 wherein the solution contains sodium chloride concentration of 2.4% to 2.6% by weight of sodium chloride relative to total volume of solution.