Steroid-Releasing Implant Improves Surgical Outcomes in Chronic Sinusitis
Propel Contour features an hourglass design and is specifically designed to conform to the sinus ostia.
Rhinitis/rhinorrhea (Intranasal Products)
Flonase Sensimist Available OTC for Allergy Relief
GSK Consumer Healthcare announced the availability of Flonase Sensimist Allergy Relief (fluticasone furoate), an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment for symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies for patients aged ≥12 years.
Cell Expression May ID Severity of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) expression is associated with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) disease severity, according to a study published online in Allergy.
Verapamil May Be Effective in Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, has shown significant efficacy in alleviating symptoms of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps.
Treatments for Pollen-Related Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis Compared
Findings based on number of symptom-free days for daily versus as-needed treatment
Intranasal Therapies Evaluated for Reducing HHT-Related Epistaxis
Saline as good as medications for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, researchers find
Beneficial Therapy Underutilized in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Rate of intranasal steroid spray utilization 20.1 per 100 patients; geographic variation in rate
FDA Approves New Rx-to-OTC Switch for Allergy Nasal Spray
The OTC treatment is for symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies in patients aged ≥2 years.
Nasal Irrigation, Steam Inhalation Evaluated in Chronic Sinusitis
Steam inhalation may ease headaches, but no significant improvement in RSDI scores
Rhinase Gel and Mist Launched for Nasal Dryness
Profounda announced the launch of Rhinase Soothing Nasal Gel and Rhinase Lubricating Nasal Mist for use in patients with nasal dryness associated with allergies, low humidity, stuffy nose, and nosebleeds.
