Abstract: A drug delivery device capable of forming a medicated mist that reaches the nasal and paranasal sinus cavities contains a puncturing element within its canister. The puncturing element is used in combination with a compartment that contains a filling. The compartment is optionally detachable from an interior of the device or entirely separate from the device. The puncturing element punctures the compartment, releasing the filling into the reservoir of the device to provide a medicated liquid. The device may store any form of medication so long as the medication remains stable. When dry powder forms are desired, the reservoir and/or compartment may be filled with a solution or diluent so as to form the medicated liquid, which may then be dispensed as a mist through the device following the puncturing.

Abstract: A physical therapy device to stretch the plantar fascia, muscles of the feet and lower leg. The physical therapy device has an elongated shaft that has a brace affixed to a first end of the shaft and a sinusoidal-shaped handle affixed to the second end of the shaft. When the sinusoidal-shaped handle element is pulled toward the human user, the brace engages the foot such that the intended stretch on the plantar and posterior portions of the foot and leg is initiated.

Abstract: A device and method for engaging the foot distal to the metatarsi that enables a full stretch of the plantar fascia, muscles of the feet and lower leg. The invention has an elongated shaft that has a brace element affixed to the end of the shaft pointed away from a human user and a handle element affixed to the opposite end of the shaft. When the handle element is pulled toward the human user, the brace element engages the foot such that the intended stretch on the plantar and posterior portions of the foot and leg is initiated.

Abstract: A drug delivery device capable of forming a medicated mist that reaches the nasal and paranasal sinus cavities contains a puncturing element within its canister. The puncturing element is used in combination with a compartment that contains a filling. The compartment is optionally detachable from an interior of the device or entirely separate from the device. The puncturing element punctures the compartment, releasing the filling into the reservoir of the device to provide a medicated liquid. The device may store any form of medication so long as the medication remains stable. When dry powder forms are desired, the reservoir and/or compartment may be filled with a solution or diluent so as to form the medicated liquid, which may then be dispensed as a mist through the device following the puncturing.

Abstract: A drug delivery device capable of forming a medicated mist that reaches the nasal and paranasal sinus cavities contains a puncturing element within its canister. The puncturing element is used in combination with a compartment that contains a filling. The compartment is optionally detachable from an interior of the device or entirely separate from the device. The puncturing element punctures the compartment, releasing the filling into the reservoir of the device to provide a medicated liquid. The device may store any form of medication so long as the medication remains stable. When dry powder forms are desired, the reservoir and/or compartment may be filled with a solution or diluent so as to form the medicated liquid, which may then be dispensed as a mist through the device following the puncturing.

Abstract: A drug delivery device capable of forming a medicated mist that reaches the nasal and paranasal sinus cavities contains a puncturing element within its canister. The puncturing element is used in combination with a compartment that contains a filling. The compartment is optionally detachable from an interior of the device or entirely separate from the device. The puncturing element punctures the compartment, releasing the filling into the reservoir of the device to provide a medicated liquid. The device may store any form of medication so long as the medication remains stable. When dry powder forms are desired, the reservoir and/or compartment may be filled with a solution or diluent so as to form the medicated liquid, which may then be dispensed as a mist through the device following the puncturing.

Abstract: A portable nasal irrigator houses an airflow regulating system, instead of external bulky, heavy components, to power and automate the atomization of fluid for irrigation of nasal passages or for the delivery of drugs. The airflow regulating system is made up of a pump, a motor to drive the pump, a filter for filtering air, and a programmable circuit board to control the motor and regulate and maintain a power supply. The airflow regulating system is configured, via the programmable circuit board, to limit a number of actuations performed by the airflow regulating system over a predetermined dispensing period. Alternatively, the airflow regulating system is configured to limit a run time for each actuation of the airflow regulation system.

Abstract: A nasal nebulizer contains a main canister with at least one air exit port and an insert with at least one fluid channel. The fluid channel ends in a common bell housing above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert and the canister may form one integral unit for single usage, where a cap plugs the air exit port and the fluid channel, allowing for the transport or long-term storage of fluids within the nebulizer device. The insert may include an extension extending out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid for re-use. The nebulizer may also contain a filter surrounding the tube portion near the top of the canister to catch any extraneous matter expelled from the nose during usage.

Abstract: A pressurized air supply source for a portable nasal irrigator houses an airflow regulating system, instead of external bulky, heavy components, to power the atomization of fluid for irrigation of nasal passages. The airflow regulating system is made up of a pump, a motor to drive the pump, a filter with an inlet air manifold connected to the pump to eliminate additional tubing within the pressurized air supply source, and an optionally rechargeable battery to drive the motor. An external AC/DC power supply may charge the battery or operate the device when the battery is in a discharged state. A canister for holding fluid attaches on top of the pressurized air supply source and an insert fits that over a fluid channel in the canister to create a venturi effect and draw the fluid out. The pressurized air supply source creates a clinically effective airflow despite its small size.

Abstract: A pressurized air supply source for a portable nasal irrigator houses an airflow regulating system, instead of external bulky, heavy components, to power the atomization of fluid for irrigation of nasal passages. The airflow regulating system is made up of a pump, a motor to drive the pump, a filter with an inlet air manifold connected to the pump to eliminate additional tubing within the pressurized air supply source, and an optionally rechargeable battery to drive the motor. An external AC/DC power supply may charge the battery or operate the device when the battery is in a discharged state. A canister for holding fluid attaches on top of the pressurized air supply source and an insert fits that over a fluid channel in the canister to create a venturi effect and draw the fluid out. The pressurized air supply source creates a clinically effective airflow despite its small size.

Abstract: A nasal nebulizer with a main canister for receiving fluid and an insert with a fluid channel includes a contiguous pressurized air supply source. The fluid channel may be a tapered tube overlapping an air exit port in the canister. The fluid channel may also comprise a common bell housing surrounding the air exit port above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert may include an extension projecting out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid. The main canister includes a convex top surface around the periphery of an opening for a reservoir that receives fluids. The top surface extends downwardly to a generally rectangular opening that connects to the pressurized air supply source.

Abstract: To deliver a medication and its active ingredients to the esophagus, a nasal irrigator, which is capable of delivering medicated fluid that coats the whole nasal and paranasal sinus cavities, is used. The nasal irrigator forces an aerosol mist of the medicated fluid into the nasal cavity above the inferior turbinate, independent of a user's breathing in. Mucociliary clearance from the nasal cavity then delivers the medication to the throat and it is then topically introduced onto the esophagus over an extended period of time.

Abstract: An implantable medical device and method are provided for determining if a patient is in a substantially horizontal position and delaying a programmed cardioversion/defibrillation shock therapy in response to determining the patient is in a substantially horizontal position. In various embodiments, the shock therapy may be delayed by adjusting tachycardia detection criteria or scheduling the shock therapy after a maximum tachycardia episode duration.

Abstract: A nasal nebulizer with a main canister for receiving fluid and an insert with a fluid channel includes a contiguous pressurized air supply source. The fluid channel may be a tapered tube overlapping an air exit port in the canister. The fluid channel may also comprise a common bell housing surrounding the air exit port above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert may include an extension projecting out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid. The main canister includes a convex top surface around the periphery of an opening for a reservoir that receives fluids. The top surface extends downwardly to a generally rectangular opening that connects to the pressurized air supply source.

Abstract: A nasal nebulizer contains a main canister with at least one air exit port and an insert with at least one fluid channel. The fluid channel ends in a common bell housing above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert and the canister may form one integral unit for single usage, where a cap plugs the air exit port and the fluid channel, allowing for the transport or long-term storage of fluids within the nebulizer device. The insert may include an extension extending out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid for re-use. The nebulizer may also contain a filter surrounding the tube portion near the top of the canister to catch any extraneous matter expelled from the nose during usage.

Abstract: A method and device for nasal irrigation and drug delivery wherein fluid held in a canister is atomized via a compressed air supply to create particles sized for penetration and retention in the nasal cavity under pressure that is able to stent open the soft tissues of the nose to deliver the resultant mist into the whole of the nasal passages without the need for the patient to create an airstream through inhalation. The device consists of a main canister with a reservoir to hold the fluid, two air outlets and an insert that is placed over the air outlets, the insert having at least one outlet that is larger than the holes in the air outlet and allows the fluid to be atomized and injected directly into the nasal cavity.