A common nasal spray may block Covid infection, trial results indicate

September 2, 2025

Nose spray, pill pack, and a tissue

(NBC News) – An over-the-counter nasal spray which has been used for years as a safe and effective treatment for seasonal allergies could potentially prevent Covid infections, according to clinical trial results released Tuesday.

The antihistamine azelastine works as an antiviral against a range of respiratory infections, including influenza, RSV and the virus that causes Covid, a growing number of studies have shown. (Read More)