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Nasopharyngeal is manufactured from medical grade PVC (polymerizing vinyl chloride) and is known as a nasal trumpet (or NPA) because of its flared end or nose hose. The Nasopharyngeal airway is a tube that is designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway. When a patient becomes unconscious, the muscles in the jaw commonly relax and can allow the tongue to slide back and obstruct the airway. The purpose of the flared end is to prevent the device from becoming lost inside the patient’s nose.