In a new study researchers have found that people often use homeopathic zinc nasal spray to cure their cold but the spray is less likely to help against cold instead it is more prone to cause Anosmia. Anosmia is known as loss of sense of smell.
To check the effects of nasal spray researchers conducted a study analysis on twenty-five people who had experienced a loss of smell after using the zinc gluconate gel and had been investigated at Nasal Dysfunction Clinic of the University of California. Their post medical proofs on association between olfactory disorders and use of zinc based spray ware also considered.
The increasing proofs showed that the medication may be connected to severe form of hyposmia and anosmia, said researchers. After the results of the study researchers requests US Food and Drug administration to control more rigorously the cold therapies with homeopathic medication. Only homeopathic medicines presented for cure of serious ailments must be distributed by a qualified practitioner, said study author.
Most over the counter nasal measures are just for indications. Some people find it helpful for provisional relief of congestion, but it is s not going to do anything in the long term , said Dr. Ron McCoy spokesperson for the the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He added that separately from highlighting the lack of benefit, the new study also highlights the need for customers to be conscious of the consequences of balancing therapies. Protecting their patients from the possible risks of intra-nasal zinc drugs and other homeopathic drugs, particularly ones with limited therapeutic benefit, should be a high priority of the FDA, concluded the study authors.