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What is ethanol-containing nasal solution?

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəˌnɔl kənˈteɪnɪŋ ˈneɪzəl səˈluʃən/

ethanol-containing nasal solution

Definition

An intranasal solution containing ethanol with antimicrobial activity. Upon intranasal application, ethanol-containing nasal solution may prevent colonization of the nasal cavity. The antimicrobial effect of ethanol is due, in part, to its denaturing of microbial proteins.