Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose-Based Nasal Sprays Effectively Inhibit In Vitro SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Spread [PDF]
Viruses, 2021 The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has required a variety of non-medical interventions to limit the transmission of the causative agent, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Kirsten Bentley +2 more
exaly +4 more sources
Medication Recommendation, Counseling, and Pricing for Nasal Sprays in German Community Pharmacies: A Simulated Patient Investigation [PDF]
Advances in Respiratory MedicineFor the self-medication of nasal congestion following a common cold, decongestant nasal sprays can be recommended according to the medicine guidelines. In Germany, these are only available in community pharmacies (CPs) with free pricing.
Bernhard Langer, Christian Kunow
exaly +4 more sources
Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2022 Objectives Nasal sprays could be a promising approach to preventing respiratory tract infections (RTIs). This study explored lay people’s perceptions and experiences of using nasal sprays to prevent RTIs to identify barriers and facilitators to their ...
Paul Little +11 more
doaj +2 more sources
Importance of Spray–Wall Interaction and Post-Deposition Liquid Motion in the Transport and Delivery of Pharmaceutical Nasal Sprays [PDF]
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Nasal sprays, which produce relatively large pharmaceutical droplets and have high momentum, are primarily used to deliver locally acting drugs to the nasal mucosa.
Arun V. Kolanjiyil +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Redundancy of Pharmacologic Ingredients in Over‐the‐Counter Nasal Sprays [PDF]
OTO OpenObjective To evaluate and determine the prevalence of ingredients in over‐the‐counter (OTC) nasal sprays. Study Design Cross‐sectional. Setting Retail pharmacies.
Lily N. Trinh +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Aerosol‐Generating Potential of Topical Nasal Preparation Before Nasoendoscopy: A Quantitative Study [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyIntroduction The aerosol‐generating capacity of nasal sprays is an important but controversial topic, with mixed evidence in the literature. This study aims to quantitatively analyze the amount of aerosol generated by the use of topical nasal sprays ...
Andy J. Chua +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Combined azelastine fluticasone nasal spray versus fluticasone propionate nasal spray in postoperative management of central compartment atopic disease (CCAD) [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyBackgroundCentral compartment atopic disease (CCAD) is a subtype of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), distinguished by polypoid changes in the middle turbinates, superior nasal septum, and/or superior turbinates.ObjectiveThe aim of this ...
Samy Elwany +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Nasal sprays for treating COVID-19: a scientific note [PDF]
Pharmacological Reports, 2023 Vivek Chavda, Chavda Vivek P
exaly +2 more sources
The role of saline nasal sprays or drops in nasal hygiene: a review of the evidence and clinical perspectives [PDF]
Rhinology Online, 2021 Background: This article provides, for the first time, a comprehensive view on everyday practice and evidence-based advice on the regular use of saline nasal sprays or drops to support nasal function and to help protect from airborne pollutants, pollens ...
E. Santoro, P. Kalita, P. Novak
doaj +1 more source
Inhalable bioadhesive barrier for lung protection and clearance of fine particulate matter [PDF]
Bioactive MaterialsFine particulate matter (PM) can bypass nasal filtration and accumulate in the lower respiratory tract, where prolonged deposition may cause chronic inflammation, pulmonary fibrosis, and other respiratory diseases.
Jiaming Liu +8 more
doaj +2 more sources