- Azelastine 0.1% nasal spray reduced confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections compared to placebo.
- Infection rates: 2% azelastine vs 7% placebo.
- Participants used the spray three times daily.
- Adverse events included more bitter taste and nosebleeds for azelastine.
- Proposed mechanisms include ACE2 interaction and protease inhibition.
- Limitations: single-centered study, healthy cohort, symptom-triggered testing.
Source: JAMA Internal Medicine