Abstract: A method of inoculating the vestibular region of the nares with virus, bacteria, fungus, or mold to ascertain whether acquisition and/or prevention of transmission of infection may occur.

Abstract: An anti-inflammatory composition for application to the nasal mucosa includes a combination of essential oils. The composition is intended to help prevent and/or alleviate the effects of exposure caused by the inhalation of pollutants and allergens. Preferred embodiments of the composition include jojoba oil, rosemary oil, any of a variety of citrus oils, coconut oil, sesame oil, soy oil, thyme oil, oregano oil, chamomile oil, peppermint oil, cardiospermum halicacabum, galphimia glauca, luffa operculata, bee's milk, bee's wax, and aloe vera in various combinations and sub-combinations. The composition may further include lauric acid, d-limonene and luteolin.