Abstract: A protective mask and methods of use for reducing the transmission of pathogens during nasal and/or oral examination or procedure. The protective mask has a facepiece through which a probe, scope, instrument, or device can puncture and/or traverse while the transmission of pathogens remains blocked or mostly blocked between a wearer and a healthcare worker performing a nasal and/or oral examination or procedure. In the parts of the mask corresponding to the wearer's nostrils and/or mouth, the protective mask may have pre-formed holes; a transparent or translucent membrane with pre-formed holes; or a transparent or translucent membrane that can be punctured and/or traversed by a probe, scope, instrument, or device. A probe, scope, instrument, or device that punctures and/or traverses the facepiece forms a tight juncture with the facepiece or translucent membrane of the facepiece, which prevents the transmission of pathogens.

Abstract: Methods and related systems treating headache and migraine. The method may include producing an injury to a nerve at an identified location of hypersensitivity; wherein the identified location is a location of nerve hypersensitivity. The identified location may be within the anterior or frontal aspect of a nasal cavity, corresponding to a location of the V1 branch of the trigeminal nerve. Producing an injury may comprise providing cryotherapy to the identified location. The cryotherapy is supplied by a chilled probe, a cryo-balloon, a nasal spray device, or a gel applicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assay which can be used on nasal secretions. The assay is used to determine the cause of nasal secretions, for example whether the secretions are due to an allergic reaction or a non-allergic reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assay which can be used on nasal secretions. The assay is used to determine the cause of nasal secretions, for example whether the secretions are due to an allergic reaction or a non-allergic reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assay which can be used on nasal secretions. The assay is used to determine the cause of nasal secretions, for example whether the secretions are due to an allergic reaction or a non-allergic reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assay which can be used on nasal secretions. The assay is used to determine the cause of nasal secretions, for example whether the secretions are due to an allergic reaction or a non-allergic reaction.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel bandage construction in which a dressing is held in place over a wound by means of one or more external arms capable of releasably attaching to an anchor that remains adhered to the skin. Subsequent dressing changes may be accomplished by detaching the arm and anchor mechanism, replacing the dressing, and reattaching the arm to the anchor so that the patient does not require repeated procedures adhering the dressing to the skin. The bandage design minimizes irritation and discomfort to the patient and is convenient for repeated dressing changes.

Abstract: There is disclosed according to the present invention a method for the control of autonomic nerve function in a mammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of botulinum toxin to the mammal. Preferred embodiments include administering the toxin to control the function of an autonomic nerve which contributes to at least one symptom of rhinorrhea, otitis media, excessive salivation, asthma, COPD, excessive stomach acid secretion, spastic colitis or excessive sweating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract of a subject, wherein at least one suction tube is passed through the oral cavity into the nasal tract, to extend at least as far as the nasopharynx.