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, Richard J. Stanton
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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
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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
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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
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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 +3 more
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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
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Effects of Dexmedetomidine Nasal Sprays on Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Who Underwent Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery: A Single-Centre, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study [PDF]
Drug Design, Development and TherapyKeke Fan,1 Junyi Ma,2 Wenxing Liu,2 Xi Chen3 1Department of Anesthesiology, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou ...
Fan K, Ma J, Liu W, Chen X
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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
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Saline nasal spray removal of bacterial biofilms, using a novel in vitro method [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Device and Adjuvant Treatments, 2021 OBJECTIVE: About 30% of the human population are nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus. Although often asymptotic, nasal carriers have an increased risk of infections. Decolonization of nasal S.
K. Blom +3 more
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Probiotic nasal spray development by spray drying
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2021 The upper respiratory tract (URT) is the main entrance point for many viral and bacterial pathogens, and URT infections are among the most common infections in the world. Recent evidences by our own group and others imply the importance of lactobacilli as gatekeepers of a healthy URT.
Jokicevic, Katarina +6 more
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