A Novel Device to Improve the Tolerability of Intranasal Corticosteroid Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis and Postoperative Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Crossover Trial
Sethmi Ranasinghe, Xenia Berger, Wandia Kimita, Kristi Biswas, Raymond Kim, Richard Douglas · 2026
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Sethmi Ranasinghe and co-authors trialed a new nose adaptor in 2026 that lets a measured-dose puffer spray steroid mist for hay fever and for sinus disease after surgery. Standard nose sprays work well, yet drip down the throat and raw noses push many users to quit. Two swap-over trials each held sixteen users, who tried both tools for three weeks apiece.
Symptom gains tied between the two tools. In both groups, eleven of sixteen users picked the puffer with adaptor, citing fewer harsh feelings. The sinus group also logged a sharper jump in satisfaction scores with the new tool. Users said they would more likely keep up daily use with the adaptor. The authors read the warmer welcome as a path to steadier long-term control.
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| CREATOR | Sethmi Ranasinghe, Xenia Berger, Wandia Kimita, Kristi Biswas, Raymond Kim, Richard Douglas |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22700 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |