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A new study suggests that a commonly-used over-the-counter nasal spray may reduce the risk of a COVID infection.

According to the Mayo Clinic , azelastine nasal spray is commonly prescribed to ease allergy-related symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, itching, and sneezing. It is used for both seasonal and year-round hay fever, as well as vasomotor and other upper respiratory allergies.

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German scientists at Saarland University Hospital conducted a study that included 450 participants, split into two groups: 227 received azelastine, while 223 were given a placebo.

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About two-thirds of the participants were women, and the average age was 33. Most were White (92.7%), with small numbers identifying as African (0.9%

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