Methods for administering nitric oxide (NO) in a plasma state to a treatment site are disclosed. A discrete stream of matter is placed in a plasma state, in which the stream has, as part of its content, a desired concentration of NO. The discrete stream of matter is directed at a site of action to achieve a therapeutic result.本發明揭示將電漿狀態之氧化氮(NO)投與治療部位之方法。使離散物質流呈電漿狀態,其中該流具有期望濃度之NO作為其內容物之一部分。將該離散物質流引導至作用部位以達成治療結果。