Sniff Out Whether Azelastine Prevents COVID-19

You’ll hear buzz on the wards about whether azelastine nasal spray (Astepro) helps prevent COVID-19.

This antihistamine nasal spray is a long-standing, commonly used treatment for allergic rhinitis in adults and kids 5 years and up.

Now, recent data suggest that 0.1% azelastine nasal spray may prevent 1 COVID-19 infection in about every 23 adults compared to placebo.