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circumstances. Hand them in to your
dealer or to your local collection point for
recycling.
4 Phototherapy with Bionase
Use of the Bionase appliance
• Insert the plug on the cable of the
nasal applicator into the socket of
your Bionase appliance.
• The nasal applicator must be spread
slightly apart to allow the LEDs to be
inserted in the nostrils. Insert the LEDs
as far as possible into the nostrils. The
nasal applicator should nevertheless
sit comfortably.
• Press the ON button to start the
treatment and begin light emission.
The green pilot LED on the front of
your Bionase will be lit constantly
during use.
• Light
emission
will
be
ended
automatically
after
approx.
4½
minutes. The green pilot LED will go
out thus indicating that the application
has ended.
• Now remove the applicator from the
nostrils.
Notes:
• If the green pilot LED flashes this
indicates that the cable is not
plugged in correctly or that there is
insufficient voltage in the battery for
an application.
• If the green pilot LED neither lights
up nor flashes this indicates that the
battery has been incorrectly inserted
or is completely discharged.
Duration and frequency of application
• An application with the Bionase
appliance only lasts approx. 4 minutes.
During this time, the LEDs radiate red
light having a wavelength of approx.
660nm and a defined intensity. The
automatic shut-off ensures that the
duration of treatment always remains
the same and prevents the nasal
mucosa from being overloaded.
• The Bionase should be used three times
a day at the beginning of treatment.
• Treatment should be spread over the
course of a day. The first application
should be carried out either before
or after breakfast and the last in the
evening before going to bed whilst
the third application can be carried
out during the day simply by taking
the appliance with you and using it
when the opportunity arises.
Note:
The application should be continued for
at least one week and preferable two to
achieve the desired treatment result.
Preventive treatment
Your Bionase appliance may be used not
only in the acute phase of the illness but
also as a preventive measure. You will
most likely know the period during which
your allergy starts or the type of pollen
that causes it.
Find out about the current pollen count
situation, e.g. on the internet. This way you
can gain experience of when the different
types of pollen are likely to be most active
in your area and take preventive measures
in good time.
