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FIGURE 1 Using the mucosal atomization device (MAD).
(A) MAD package and device next to a 5mL syringe. (B) Application of MAD to left nare; patient is in the proper, upright “sniffing” position.
(C) Initial atomized mist using MAD. (D) Mid-stream atomized mist using MAD.
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
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