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Article: New nasal spray effectively offers relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms.
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- Asian News International
- Article date:
- June 18, 2009
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Byline: ANI
Washington, June 18 (ANI): A new all-natural nasal spray, called MucoAd, has been found to be safe and effective in relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis, say researchers.
MucoAd is a mucoadhesive molecule (hypromellose) that prolongs contact with the nasal surface so that the nasal spray remains well tolerated, lasts longer, and reduces the frequency of repeat dosing.
Researchers from Strategic BioSciences, together with investigators from the Institute for Asthma and Allergy (Wheaton, MD), conducted the double blind cross-over study.
The study included 24 patients suffering from symptomatic, persistent allergic rhinitis ...