The Only Right Way to Use Your Nasal Spray

Another sneeze, anothersniffle. You can’t wait to get ahold of a nasal spray so you can find relief for yourstuffy noseASAP.AdvertisementCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy“While nasal congestion can be treated with an over-the-counter nasal spray, using the spray isn’t always as simple as seems,” says allergist Mark Aronica, MD. “Correct positioning and technique are the keys to getting the best results.”What are nasal sprays used for?The simple explanation of nasal sprays is that they target inflammation in your nasal passages, which reduces swelling and helps clear up stuffiness.Some nasal sprays (steroid nasal sprays and antihistamine sprays) are specifically designed to treat allergy symptoms and can be used for the long term.A third type, called decongestant nasal sprays, should only be used for a few days at a time, so they’re best for trea...