Evaluation of efficiency and safety of apicold mint nose spray for allergic rhinitis

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis affects 10 to 40% of the population, and among children the incidence is 2-25%. Aim: Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of "Apicold Mint" nasal spray in children and adults with allergic rhinitis. Material and methods: The effect of "Apicold Mint" Nasal Spray (manufactured by APIPHARMA doo) was studied in 45 patients with allergic rhinitis. The clinical study involved 21 (47%) children aged 4 to 18 years and 24 (53%) adults. Results and discussion: The use of the drug "Apicold Mint" nasal spray helps to reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and eliminates the feeling of dryness, which often occurs with the use of topical corticosteroids and decongestants. In addition, the use of the drug "Apicold Mint" nasal spray significantly reduced the need for vasoconstrictor drops, which is also positive in the treatment of patients with allergic rhinitis. Conclusion: Appointment of the drug "Apicold Mint" nasal spray in the complex therapy of allergic rhinitis contributes to a faster reduction of symptoms and increases the effectiveness of local drugs.