This can help reduce nasal inflammation from the virus, Hur says. For allergies, an OTC antihistamine nasal spray like azelastine (Astelin or Astepro) is a better option, Rubin says, and it can ...
such as azelastine (Astelin, Astepro, and generic) or olopatadine (Patanase and generic). “A nasal antihistamine seems much more effective than taking a pill by mouth—it may be that since it goes ...