Patent ID: 8240309
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A nasal device adapted to be secured in communication with a subject's nasal passage, comprising: a first passageway through a first body, wherein the first passageway is configured to fluidly connect with a subject's first nasal passage; a second passageway through a second body, wherein the second passageway is configured to fluidly connect to a subject's second nasal passage; a passive airflow resistor configured to be secured outside of the subject's nose and connect with both the first passageway and the second passageway, wherein the airflow resistor is configured to increase the resistance to exhalation through the nasal device more than inhalation through the nasal device to create expiratory positive airway pressure; a holdfast configured to secure the nasal device in communication with the subject's nasal passages; and a connector connecting the first body and the second body.