NASAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS
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1. A device for stimulating nasal tissue of a subject, comprising:
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a stimulator probe connected to the stimulator body, wherein the stimulator probe comprises a nasal insertion prong, andwherein the stimulator body comprises a control subsystem to control an electrical stimulus to be delivered to the subject via the stimulator probe.
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Abstract
Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for stimulating nasal tissue of a subject, comprising:
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a stimulator body; and a stimulator probe connected to the stimulator body, wherein the stimulator probe comprises a nasal insertion prong, and wherein the stimulator body comprises a control subsystem to control an electrical stimulus to be delivered to the subject via the stimulator probe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for stimulating nasal tissue of a subject, comprising:
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a stimulator comprising a stimulator probe comprising a nasal insertion prong; and a stimulator body comprising a rechargeable power source and a control subsystem to control a stimulus to be delivered to the subject via the nasal insertion prong; and a base station to recharge the rechargeable power source, comprising one or more electrical contacts configured to connect to the stimulator body; and a safety mechanism that prevents power delivery to the one or more electrical contacts when the stimulator body is not connected to the one or more electrical contacts.
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