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nasal spray

American  

noun

  • nasal sprays
    plural
  1. a liquid medication that can be atomized and inhaled into or through the nose.


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“Now we’re starting to see high-quality research studies,” said Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program, whose research supported the FDA’s approval of a ketamine nasal spray to treat depression.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

The company’s BPL-003 nasal spray for depression is nearing Phase 3 trials.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

In both animal models, the nasal spray vaccine provided stronger protection than the same vaccine delivered by a traditional intramuscular injection.

From Science Daily Feb. 4, 2026

Children aged between two and five and at school age will also receive immunisation administered as a nasal spray.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

Australian health officials are promoting free flu vaccinations for children that don’t require an injection, but are administered by nasal spray.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2025

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