Compositions and methods for reducing capillary permeability
The invention generally relates to compositions and methods for reducing capillary permeability. The compositions comprise highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, at low concentrations, such as below 0.05% weight by volume. The compositions preferably comprise brimonidine. The compositions preferably have pH between about 5.5 and about 6.5.
1. A method of reducing capillary permeability in a pulmonary condition associated with swollen nasal turbinates comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a composition consisting essentially of brimonidine, wherein pH of said composition is between about 3.5 and about 6.5, wherein said brimonidine concentration is from between about 0.001% to about 0.025% weight by volume, and wherein said composition is formulated as an aerosolized composition, and wherein the composition is administered into a nasal airway of the patient.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein spread of pathogens associated with said pulmonary condition is reduced.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising reducing or alleviating an allergic or an inflammatory condition of the respiratory tract of said patient.
4. A method of reducing capillary permeability in a pulmonary condition associated with swollen nasal turbinates comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a composition consisting essentially of brimonidine, wherein pH of said composition is between about 5.0 and about 6.5, wherein said brimonidine concentration is from between about 0.001% to about 0.025% weight by volume, and wherein said composition is formulated as an aerosolized composition, and wherein the composition is administered into a nasal airway of the patient.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said patient has a nasal congestion.