Can the Nasal Cavity Help Tackle COVID-19?

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.

Keywords

• intranasal delivery
• nasal cavity
• nasal vaccine
• SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19