Nasal sprays are medications that a person sprays up their nose. Typically, to use a nasal spray a person inserts the nozzle tip into a nostril, then breathes in gently as they spray the medication ...

The makers of a nasal spray launched last year by start-up Akita Biosciences have pulled back the curtain on how their product works (Adv. Mater. 2024, DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406348). The company’s ...

Most nasal sprays are decongestants that can help with a clogged nose. They work by making the blood vessels and tissues in your sinuses smaller, since allergies and colds can make your sinuses swell.

Sleep apnea can negatively impact health and well-being, but treatment is limited to poorly tolerated positive pressure masks (CPAP) and, in the worst cases, surgery. However, in a recent trial, a ...

Decongestant nasal sprays are a popular medication for people suffering from colds and flus - but overuse can actually make the condition worse. They work by constricting blood vessels in the nasal ...

Many medications can be given into the nose with nasal spray. Most of these medications treat problems within the nose and sinus area, such as nasal congestion. Nasal sprays are available as ...