The Danish Nasal Filter, Rhinix (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

The Danish Nasal Filter, Rhinix

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The Danish nasal filter is similar in size to a pair of contact lenses and it is placed in both nostrils. The nasal filter prevents inhalation of allergens -- including grass pollen, which is one of the most frequent causes of outdoor allergies.

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Peter Sinkjaer Kenney

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