# Disinfecting Nasal Sprays The Fend Nasal Spray Reduces the Number of Respiratory Droplets By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-nasal-spray References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/08/this-tiny-25-nasal-spray-developed-by-a-harvard-professor-could-make-covid-19-face-masks-unnecessary/) & [hellofend](https://www.hellofend.com/)  The [Fend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet) [nasal spray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasal-care-products) is designed to reduce the number of respiratory droplets the user breaths out by approximately 99%. Invented by Dr. David Edwards, an aerosol physicist, the spray aims to fight against airborne pathogens. A single spritz of Fend's liquid stabilizes the mucus in the nose to ensure the user is less likely to exhale droplets. It also traps inhaled droplets, so they don't make their way to the lungs. Currently, Fend is in its clinal trials. The spray is made from a special solution of saltwater fortified with calcium. The formula hydrates the mucus layer in the respiratory airway, which is the body's natural defense system against pathogens. Users administer the spray through a pocket-sized bottle designed by San Francisco-based design firm [Ammunition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demi). Image Credit: Dr David Edwards ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nasal Spray Technology:** The creation of nasal sprays that reduce the transmission of respiratory droplets could disrupt traditional virus prevention measures. - **Airborne Pathogen Defense:** New technology that combats airborne pathogens, like the Fend nasal spray, has the potential to disrupt the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. - **Innovative Hydration Formulas:** As new hydration formulas, like Fend's saltwater solution, are being developed for medical purposes, the cosmetics and skincare industries may adapt them for personal care products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pharmaceuticals:** The Fend nasal spray, which aims to fight airborne pathogens, could disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by providing a new form of virus prevention. - **Healthcare:** New airborne pathogen defense technology, like the Fend nasal spray, could disrupt the healthcare industry by providing alternative and complementary treatments to traditional medicine. - **Personal Care:** Innovative hydration formulas, like Fend's saltwater solution, may create opportunities for the cosmetics and skincare industries to develop new products that benefit from these formulas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saline Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saline-nasal-sprays.md) - [Relieving Nasal Irrigation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasal-irrigation-system.md) - [Natural Remedy Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decongestant-nasal-spray-1.md) - [Multipurpose Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinus-saline-nasal-spray.md) - [Life-Saving Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neffy.md) - [Nasal Passage-Cleansing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasoclenz.md) - [Single-Dose Nasal Spray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemea.md) - [Dual-Functionality Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasal-aspirator-with-sprayer.md) - [Home Disinfectant Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byoplanet.md)