摘要 |
<p>Provided is a nasal support device for facilitating airflow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal, particularly a horse and is useful for facilitating airflow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The device secures to the nose (32) of a domestic animal (30) to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting. The device has a first side piece 24, second side piece 25 and midline region (26). The first side piece has a rostral end, a caudal end and first rostral-poll dimension. The second side piece has a rostral end, a caudal end and second rostral-poll dimension. The midline region is at the intersection of the first and second side pieces and has a rostral end, a caudal end and a midline region rostral-poll dimension that is at least as great as a selected one of the first rostral-poll dimension and the second rostral poll dimension.</p> |