Nasal hygiene method and composition

Abstract

A composition for and method of practicing nasal hygiene to wash and moisturize the nasal passage. Where the nasal wash comprises a liquid homogenized compound of water, chlorine dioxide (or source thereof), olfactory stimulants, unsaturated fatty acids, and fixing agents. Where the unsaturated fatty acid component comprises from 0.01% to 1% by weight of the compound.

1 . A system for rinsing a human nasal passage, the system comprising:
 a mixture comprised of water, a source of chlorine dioxide, unsaturated fatty acid, olfactory stimulant, and fixative compound; and   an apparatus for dispensing the mixture into a nasal passage as a mist.   
     
     
         2 . The systems of  claim 1 , wherein said mixture further comprises at least three olfactory stimulants and wherein the total concentration of olfactory stimulant is in the range of 0.05% to 3% by weight. 
     
     
         3 . The systems of  claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated fatty acid in the mixture comprises a polyunsaturated fatty acid. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the polyunsaturated fatty acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the unsaturated fatty acid in the mixture is derived from a non-animal source. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  wherein the unsaturated fatty acid is a combination of monounsaturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the source of chlorine dioxide is sufficient to generate or provide 0.01% to 5% by weight of chlorine dioxide. 
     
     
         8 . A method of practicing nasal hygiene comprising the steps of applying to a person's nostril a mist of liquid nasal wash composition consisting essentially of the product of compounding under homogenizing conditions water, an amount of a source of chlorine dioxide, 0.1 to 1% by weight unsaturated fatty acid; 0.1 to 3% by weight of at least three olfactory stimulants; and 0 to 5% by weight of at least one fixative compound; and blowing air out of the nostril.