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Monday, May 21, 2007
NoseFrida: The Nose-Snot Eater
Filed under: ENT
You've gotta love a product that warns:
WITH THE FILTER IN PLACE, THE PARENT DOES NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE
MUCOUS FROM THE CHILD.
We're referring, of course, to NoseFrida, the explosive Swedish device
that lets you suck snot out of your kids' nostrils:
Nosefrida is a doctor recommended nasal aspirator that removes mucous
from your child's nose. It was invented in Sweden by Ear, Nose and
Throat Specialists, and has been used by Swedish Moms and Dads for
years....
....Compared to the bulb aspirators on the market, Nosefrida is better
and safer, since you never put anything inside the nose, and you
control the amount of suction you apply. It does not irritate the
sensitive lining of the nose.
Nosefrida is made out of non-allergenic and latex free polypropylene.
The blue hygiene filters are made out of moisture absorbing
polyurethane.
We are utterly blown away by this device. Not even Nostradamus could
have predicted NoseFrida. But they've got testimonials from dozens of
suckers, and even some tiny clinical trials supporting the product. We
just don't have the heart to tell 'em that their product removes
mucus, not 'mucous' ('mucous' is an adjective, as in 'mucous
membranes' -- mucus is the noun.) But such differences are trifling
when you're forming a conduit with your child's contaminated
secretions.
NoseFrida, and your last shred of dignity, sells for $15. Shipping and
Handling is another $4, though if they actually handled the stuff
you'd want them to handle, it'd probably cost a lot more.
Via Wired...
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