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  2. Could an innovative nasal spray delay Alzheimer’s by ... - AOL

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    An experimental nasal spray has helped clear toxic protein buildups in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's. Its developers believe the spray may help delay Alzheimer's by at least a decade.

  3. Levmetamfetamine - Wikipedia

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    Levmetamfetamine, also known as l-desoxyephedrine or levomethamphetamine, and commonly sold under the brand name Vicks VapoInhaler among others, is an optical isomer of methamphetamine primarily used as a topical nasal decongestant. [2] It is used to treat nasal congestion from allergies and the common cold. [7]

  4. Rhinitis medicamentosa - Wikipedia

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    Rhinitis medicamentosa (or RM, also known as rebound congestion) is a condition of rebound nasal congestion suspected to be brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays) and certain oral medications (e.g., sympathomimetic amines and various 2-imidazolines) that constrict blood vessels in the lining of the ...

  5. Ipratropium bromide - Wikipedia

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    Ipratropium nasal spray may interact with certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions, certain medications for Parkinson's disease such as benztropine and trihexyphenidyl, atropine, certain antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold, certain medications for bladder problems such as oxybutynin and tolterodine ...

  6. Are nasal sprays the future of medicine? Here's what ... - AOL

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    Ainslie says one of the things that makes nasal spray options so exciting is the ease of delivery — which can be a lifesaver in an emergency like an opioid overdose or an allergic reaction.

  7. Chronic atrophic rhinitis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment of atrophic rhinitis can be either medical or surgical. Medical measures include: Nasal irrigation using normal saline [4] Nasal irrigation and removal of crusts using alkaline nasal solutions. 25% glucose in glycerine can be applied to the nasal mucosa to inhibit the growth of proteolytic organisms which produce foul smell.

  8. Nasal spray - Wikipedia

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    Prolonged use of these types of sprays can damage the delicate mucous membranes in the nose. This causes increased inflammation, an effect known as rhinitis medicamentosa or the rebound effect. Decongestant nasal sprays are advised for short-term use only, preferably 5 to 7 days at maximum. Some doctors advise to use them 3 days at maximum.

  9. Cetirizine - Wikipedia

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    Among second-generation antihistamines, cetirizine is more likely than fexofenadine and loratadine to cause drowsiness. [13] Use in pregnancy appears safe, but use during breastfeeding is not recommended. [14] The medication works by blocking histamine H 1 receptors, mostly outside the brain. [12] Cetirizine can be used for paediatric patients.