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Comparable effects of nicotine in smokers and nonsmokers on a prospective memory task. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, we examined the effect of nicotine, a cholinergic agonist, on performance of a prospective memory (ProM) task in young adult volunteers.
Rusted, Jennifer, Trawley, Steven
core   +2 more sources

Nasal Septal Perforation Due to Desmopressin Nasal Spray Use

open access: yesEar, Nose & Throat Journal, 2023
Perforations of the nasal septum have many etiologies and occasionally result from intranasal medicated spray use. This case report describes a perforation related to the use of desmopressin nasal spray, which has not been previously reported in the ...
Daniela A. Brake MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel metered aerosol valve [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The design and performance of a new valving mechanism for portable pressurized spraying devices is described, where the propellant in the device is a safe gas (so-called compressed gas) propellant rather than the current liquefied gases all of which ...
Amir Nourian   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Efficiency of Oral Steroids and Steroidal Nasal Spray in Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comparative Study

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Objective: To assess how well steroidal nasal sprays and oral steroids work for treating CRS. Methods: Two hundred patients with CRS were included in a randomized controlled experiment.
Asma Ahmed   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of rheological and mucoadhesive properties of selected nasal spray preparations with mometasone furoate

open access: yesPediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna, 2017
Intranasal preparations with mometasone furoate are recognised to be highly efficient and safe in both adults and children. Commercially available nasal sprays are characterised by thixotropic and mucoadhesive properties – factors ensuring effortless ...
Emilia Szymańska, Katarzyna Winnicka
doaj   +1 more source

Premedication Methods in Nasal Endoscopy: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study [PDF]

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2017
Objectives To identify the optimal pharmacological method of preparing patients for nasal endoscopy. Methods Twenty healthy volunteers were enrolled in this prospective, randomized, double-blind study.
Mehmet İlhan Şahin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A multicenter, open-label, long-term safety and tolerability study of DFN-02, an intranasal spray of sumatriptan 10 mg plus permeation enhancer DDM, for the acute treatment of episodic migraine. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
BackgroundDFN-02 is a novel intranasal spray formulation composed of sumatriptan 10 mg and a permeation-enhancing excipient comprised of 0.2% 1-O-n-Dodecyl-β-D-Maltopyranoside (DDM).
Allenby, Kent   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Colds, flu and coughing: A review of over-the-counter nasal therapies in general practice

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2013
Nasal congestion due to the common cold occurs because of dilation of the blood vessels, leading to swelling of the nasal mucosal epithelium. This narrows nasal passages, which are further blocked by increased mucus production. Nasal sprays and drops are
J. van Schoor
doaj   +1 more source

Smart Face Masks as Wearable Respiratory Sensors: A Review of Sensor Technologies, Materials, and Future Directions

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent advances in smart face masks that actively monitor breathing. By integrating humidity, gas, temperature, pressure, strain, and triboelectric sensors, these masks track key respiratory parameters in real time. The article summarizes sensor mechanisms, compares performance across studies, and discusses challenges and future ...
Negin Faramarzi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nasal decongestants in monotherapy for the common cold [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background : Many treatments for the common cold exist and are sold over-the-counter. Nevertheless, evidence on the effectiveness and safety of nasal decongestants is limited.
De Sutter, An   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

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