Nasal Spray "Will Stop Colds From Developing"

A nasal spray that is claimed to be the first clinically proven treatment to stop a common cold from fully developing goes on sale next month. Procter & Gamble said its Vicks First Defence can both reduce the chance of developing a full-blown cold and the severity of symptoms. The spray forms a thin layer of gel at the back of the nose, where it traps the cold virus, disarms it and helps the body to flush it out. Trials show that using the spray - called Vicks First Defence - within 36 hours of the virus entering the body can stop a cold in its tracks. This is the period when symptoms like a tickly throat and sneezing indicate a virus has got into the nasal passages and is preparing to spread.