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Hi. I'm Dr. Alan Greene and I would like to give you a tip for how to use nasal sprays that contain medications. This is especially useful for the steroid nasal sprays that are used to treat Allergies, but also true for the ones used for a cold or other things as well. Now, the middle part of the nose between the two nostrils is called the septum and it's got cartilage in there and a lot of blood vessels where nosebleeds typically come from. And when the medication squirts straight into the septum that can cause side effects - irritation, bleeding, and other things like that. Now most of the time when people use a nasal spray what they will do is either use the same hand for both sides or use one hand for the nostril closest to you and one for the other. I'm going to suggest you do just the opposite of that. You take one hand and squirt into the other nostril. When you do that, you naturally point the stream away from the septum and avoid the side effects. It's a simple trick that works really well.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/18/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What else can I help you with?
What are nasal sprays good for?
Nasal sprays are used to treat a variety of health issues. The most common use is as a antihistamine to treat allergies. They can also be used as a decongestant to relive blocked nasal passages. Natural nasal sprays such as saline are used to moisturize dry or irritated nostrils.
What over-the-counter sprays are available for relief of nasal congestion?
Nasal sprays like Afrin and Neo-Synephrine, and the others are decongestants. Decongestants are for stuffy nose but do not relieve allergies. You could also use saline nasal sprays, but these are still not anti-allergy.
Which nasal sprays have epinephrine?
well afew
Does using a nasal spray cause thrush?
Oh, that's a great question! Using a nasal spray typically doesn't cause thrush directly. However, some nasal sprays containing steroids can weaken the immune system in the nose, potentially leading to a higher risk of developing thrush. It's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about using nasal sprays.
What are the side effects of decongestant nasal sprays and nose drops?
The most common side effects from decongestant nasal sprays and nose drops are sneezing and temporary burning, stinging, or dryness.
What is the purpose of nose spray?
There are many types of medicated nasal sprays, or nose sprays. Some of the most common include: antihistamine sprays, which help alleviate the symptoms of allergies; decongestant sprays, which can help open nasal passages; and saline sprays, which keep dry nares moist. There is also a flu vaccine that is administered intranasally.
Can you take life brand sinus relief when im pregnant?
There is a brand of nasal spray that can be used for sinus relief while you are pregnant. In fact the nasal spray can be used by infants because it is so safe. Xlear is a company that uses xylitol in nasal sprays. Xlear nasal sprays can help open the nasal passages. If you are looking for a safe nasal spray check out www.xlear.com.
What is an alternative to septoplasty for sinusitis?
In cases of sinusitis or allergic rhinitis, nasal airway breathing can be improved by using such nasal sprays, as phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine).
What are the side effects of using Veramyst Nasal Spray?
Their isn't anything much more than nasal congestion. Aside from pills, nasal sprays are the best way to clear your nasal passages. Unfortunately, nasal sprays such as Veramyst come with some side effects. A few of the side effects include vision problems, head aches and nasal bleeding. Keep in mind, these are side effects that are rarely found to happen.
What is most effective nasal spray?
This question needs to be more specific. I assume that you mean a nasal spray with a medication, and there are different types of drugs that are made and administered as nasal sprays.
Are ipratropium bromide and atropine nasal sprays the same?
Atropine nasal sprays improve rhinorrhea and postnasal drip. Ipratropium bromide nasal spray dilates and relaxes bronchial passageways. These two nasal sprays are not the same, they are used for two completely different medical issues.
What is the safest over the counter medicine for nasal congestion?
The best and safest nasal decongestant would be Mucinex along with some type of nasal spray. Afrin makes nasal sprays and drops that deliver faster relief.
