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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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For most, he said, the standard flu shot suffices, though he noted there are other options, including a nasal spray version — great for almost anyone with a fear of needles — and higher-dosage shots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

“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

Pulendran estimates that two doses delivered as a nasal spray could be sufficient for people.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2026

A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

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