Can the Nasal Cavity Help Tackle COVID-19?
Bissera Pilicheva, Radka Boyuklieva
Abstract
Despite the progress made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, it still poses dramatic challenges for scientists around the world. Various approaches are applied, including repurposed medications and alternative routes for administration. Several vaccines have been approved, and many more are under clinical and preclinical investigation. This review aims to systemize the available information and to outline the key therapeutic strategies for COVID-19, based on the nasal route of administration.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineIntensive care medicineAdministration (probate law)Nasal administrationNasal cavityVirologyPolitical scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologySurgeryDiseaseLawOutbreakSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchDrug-Induced Adverse ReactionsSinusitis and nasal conditions