Chinese and Hong Kong scientists succeed in animal trials, but potential problems include risk of devices being left in body and public suspicions

Archived version: https://archive.is/20250625171031/https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jun/25/swarms-of-tiny-nose-robots-could-clear-infected-sinuses-researchers-say


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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is this really a problem that require robotics? I feel like a good nose rinse would suffice, but maybe there are extreme cases.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Nasal rinsing does a pretty good job at clearing up rhinitis but unfortunately it doesn't always get to the deeper part of the sinuses. People who suffer from chronic sinusitis don't always get the same degree of relief from just a nasal wash so this would be helpful in those cases.

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