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A rhinovirus infection drug is a pharmaceutical agent designed to prevent, treat, or manage infections caused by rhinoviruses, the primary cause of the common cold. These drugs work by inhibiting viral replication, blocking the virus's entry into host cells, or modulating the immune response to reduce symptom severity and shorten the infection's duration.
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The main products used for rhinovirus infections include antivirals, immunomodulators, vaccines, nasal sprays, and symptomatic treatments. Antiviral drugs specifically target the virus to reduce infection severity and duration, contributing to market growth driven by pharmaceutical advancements. These drugs are administered to various patient age groups, including infants, children, adults, and the elderly, using different routes such as oral, intranasal, and injectable. They are used for indications such as the common cold, asthma exacerbations, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, and other related conditions. Distribution channels include hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, online pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies.
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The rhinovirus infections drug market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2024 to $1.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of the common cold, greater awareness about respiratory infections, rising demand for over-the-counter medications, higher healthcare expenditure, and the growing adoption of combination therapies.
The rhinovirus infections drug market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth projected during the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in antiviral drugs, a growing demand for targeted therapies, an increasing prevalence of respiratory disorders, expanding healthcare access in emerging markets, and the rising use of biologics and monoclonal antibodies. Key trends during this period include advancements in antiviral research, progress in vaccine research, innovation in biologics and monoclonal antibodies, the development of broad-spectrum antivirals, and advancements in nanotechnology for drug delivery.
The growing prevalence of respiratory disorders is anticipated to drive the expansion of the rhinovirus infections drug market. Respiratory disorders are medical conditions that affect the lungs and airways, making breathing difficult, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia. The rise in these disorders is mainly due to increased air pollution and exposure to occupational hazards, which contribute to conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, particularly in vulnerable populations. Rhinovirus infection drugs support respiratory health by targeting viral replication, reducing inflammation, and alleviating symptoms, ultimately improving respiratory function. For example, in November 2023, the National Asthma Council of Australia reported that in 2022, Australia recorded 467 asthma-related deaths, an increase from 355 deaths in 2021. As the incidence of respiratory disorders rises, the demand for rhinovirus infections drugs continues to grow.
Leading companies in the rhinovirus infections drug market are focused on developing innovative antiviral treatments to improve treatment effectiveness, lessen symptom severity, and speed up recovery for patients. Antiviral drugs treat viral infections by inhibiting the replication of viruses within the body. These drugs are effective against a range of viruses, including influenza, HIV, hepatitis, and rhinovirus. Some antivirals prevent the virus from entering host cells, while others block viral replication or assembly. For instance, in March 2025, Altesa BioSciences Inc., a US-based biotechnology company, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for vapendavir, an oral broad-spectrum antiviral to treat rhinovirus infections in individuals with COPD. Vapendavir works by preventing the rhinovirus from entering and replicating in human cells and has shown effectiveness against 97% of rhinoviruses and other respiratory enteroviruses. Altesa holds exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize vapendavir, aiming to provide targeted treatment for high-risk populations, including those with COPD and asthma.
In September 2022, RIGImmune Inc., a US-based preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, acquired Subintro for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances RIGImmune's development of stem-loop RNA therapeutics (SLRs), designed to activate the RIG-I innate immune sensor, which may improve the treatment and prevention of viral respiratory diseases. Subintro, a UK-based biotechnology company, specializes in antiviral therapeutics targeting respiratory diseases caused by RNA viruses, such as influenza, RSV, rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Major players in the rhinovirus infections drug market are Pfizer Inc., Gilead Sciences Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., BioFire Diagnostics LLC, hVIVO Services Limited, Romark Laboratories L.C., Cocrystal Pharma Inc., Altamira Therapeutics Ltd., Biota Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aditum Bio Management Company LLC, MetP Pharma AG, Via Nova Therapeutics Inc., Maxwell Biosciences Inc., Altesa BioSciences Inc., Apollo Therapeutics Group Limited, AIM ImmunoTech Inc., Bakar Labs, Ntvirin Pharma, bioRxiv, Pneumagen Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the rhinovirus infection drug market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in rhinovirus infections drug report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the rhinovirus infections drug market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The rhinovirus infections drug market consists of sales of decongestants, antihistamines, and pain relievers and fever reducers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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