A nasal insert includes a housing having a circumferential wall defining an interior passage. The wall has a longitudinal gap extending along a length thereof, with an outer peripheral dimension of the housing being adjustable by varying the gap. A valve is in communication with the interior passage and limits a fluid flow through the interior passage in at least one direction. In another embodiment, a nasal insert includes a user interface having a tubular housing defining an interior cavity open at opposite ends. An exterior surface of the housing is adapted to interface with a nasal vestibule of a user. A base is received in the interior cavity of the housing and includes an exit port. A cap is connected to the base and has an input port. A valve member is disposed in an interior passage defined by at least one of the cap and base, with the valve member being moveably received in the interior passage. Methods of using and assembling the nasal inserts also are provided.

A medical device for facilitating post-operative nasal reshaping includes a nose splint comprising a rigid curved surface shaped to fit over a dorsum of a patient's nose, the nose splint having a proximal surface and a distal surface; a tubular sleeve hingably attached to the distal surface of the nose splint; a pair of malleable arms movably coupled to the tubular sleeve, the pair of malleable arms configured to extend into a supratip of the patient's nose via the patient's nostrils; and an adjustable thumb nut coupled to the tubular sleeve and the pair of malleable arms, wherein the thumb nut is configured such that adjustment of the thumb nut moves the pair of malleable arms in a direction orthogonal to the distal surface of the nose splint.

A medical device for facilitating post-operative nasal reshaping includes a nose splint comprising a rigid curved surface shaped to fit over a dorsum of a patient's nose, the nose splint having a proximal surface and a distal surface; a tubular sleeve hingably attached to the distal surface of the nose splint; a pair of malleable arms movably coupled to the tubular sleeve, the pair of malleable arms configured to extend into a supratip of the patient's nose via the patient's nostrils; and an adjustable thumb nut coupled to the tubular sleeve and the pair of malleable arms, wherein the thumb nut is configured such that adjustment of the thumb nut moves the pair of malleable arms in a direction orthogonal to the distal surface of the nose splint.

In accordance with invention an application device for nasal splints is created, comprising at least one hollow body for accommodating a nasal splint, and a plunger which can be moved within the hollow body, wherein one end face of the hollow body is open so that a nasal splint contained in the hollow body can be introduced through a movement of the plunger from the hollow body through the open end face into the nose of a patient.

In accordance with invention an application device for nasal splints is created, comprising at least one hollow body for accommodating a nasal splint, and a plunger which can be moved within the hollow body, wherein one end face of the hollow body is open so that a nasal splint contained in the hollow body can be introduced through a movement of the plunger from the hollow body through the open end face into the nose of a patient.

A nasal prong comprising a tube configured to be partially placed in a nasal passage of a patient, the tube having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, and a lumen extending therebetween. The first end having an elongated opening configured to face supero-medially within the nasal passage, wherein airflow out of the elongated opening is directed superiorly and posteriorly within the nasal cavity, above the inferior concha, around the middle concha, and towards the roof of the nose. The intermediate portion of the tube having a bend that keeps the nasal prong on a floor of the nasal passage at and/or near the outer edge of a nostril.

A choanal atresia apparatus for use in prevention of stenosis following choanal atresia repair in patients. Two tubular choanal tubes each have an interior surface and an exterior surface, an anterior end and a posterior end, and a central axis. A plurality of axially spaced apertures in each of the two choanal tubes are for discharging nasal secretion. A strip has opposed ends coupled to the posterior ends of the two choanal tubes respectively. The strip couples the two choanal tubes in a laterally spaced relationship. The choanal tubes and the strip are fabricated of a medical grade plastic.

A choanal atresia apparatus for use in prevention of stenosis following choanal atresia repair in patients. Two tubular choanal tubes each have an interior surface and an exterior surface, an anterior end and a posterior end, and a central axis. A plurality of axially spaced apertures in each of the two choanal tubes are for discharging nasal secretion. A strip has opposed ends coupled to the posterior ends of the two choanal tubes respectively. The strip couples the two choanal tubes in a laterally spaced relationship. The choanal tubes and the strip are fabricated of a medical grade plastic.

A nasopharyngeal airway device includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end. The elongate body has an outer surface defining one or more open channels extending along the elongate body. The nasopharyngeal airway device includes a securement component securely coupled to the elongate body. The securement component is configured to secure the nasopharyngeal airway device within a nostril of an individual.

A nasopharyngeal airway device includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end. The elongate body has an outer surface defining one or more open channels extending along the elongate body. The nasopharyngeal airway device includes a securement component securely coupled to the elongate body. The securement component is configured to secure the nasopharyngeal airway device within a nostril of an individual.