Cold plasma treatment devices and associated methods

摘要

An inhalable cold plasma mask device for generation of a breathable cold plasma for delivery to a patient. A biocompatible gas is received in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) device that is energized by an electrode that receives energy from a pulsed source. The DBD device can be grounded by a grounding structure. A grounding screen can be used prior to inhalation of the cold plasma. The inhalable cold plasma mask device includes the use of a single-layer or a two-layer approach to its construction. The inhalable cold plasma mask device can have one or two DBD devices. Such a device and associated method can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infections, as well as reducing inflammation, sinus and esophageal polyps in both size and frequency of occurrence.

主权项

1. An inhalable cold plasma mask device comprising:
a mask layer adapted to conform to a face, the mask layer having an aperture; a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) device disposed within the aperture, the DBD device having a gas port, an electrode and a dielectric barrier, the gas port configured to receive gas, and the electrode coupled to a positive wire; and a ground ring disposed within the DBD device, the ground ring configured to be coupled to a ground.