nasal devices Susan Williamson
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in improved power output for athletes. For example, wearing the Turbine enables cyclists to travel further when compared to not wearing edical technology company
the device. The device is now being used by
Rhinomed (ASX:RNO) is using their BreatheAssist
pro and amateur cyclists, including last year’s
technology platform to develop nasal devices for sport,
Tour de France winner - British Team Sky rider
snoring, sleep apnoea and drug delivery.
Chris Froome.
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The first of Rhinomed’s products, which is aimed at treating night-time nasal congestion (snoring) and
Alleviating nasal congestion
sleep quality, will be launched later this year as an
Rhinomed’s sleep device also inserts into the
over-the-counter nasal device.
nostrils but is a different design to the Turbine.
Rhinomed successfully launched its first nasal
“The sleep device needs to stay in the nose
and respiratory device, the Turbine, earlier this year.
for eight hours or more,” said Rhinomed CEO
The Turbine widens the nasal passages and
Michael Johnson. “It is more comfortable and
increases airflow through the nostrils, resulting
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opens the nostrils in a slightly different way.”
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