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Nasal sprays are the best treatment for seasonal allergies as well as chronic nasal symptoms like congestion.
But sprays work very differently & some can be harmful.
Similar appearance & storing in the same location at the pharmacy = confusion.
Let's discuss in this thread
But sprays work very differently & some can be harmful.
Similar appearance & storing in the same location at the pharmacy = confusion.
Let's discuss in this thread
Nasal saline spray can help soothe irritated mucous membranes inside the nose from any cause.
Can use as needed several times a day
Few side effects of concern
Great for babies 
adults
Doesn't reduce swelling or 'fix' underlying cause
Can use as needed several times a day Few side effects of concern Great for babies adults Doesn't reduce swelling or 'fix' underlying cause
Nasal decongestants constrict blood vessels & can relieve congestion.
Works fast
Only lasts a few hours
MAJOR risk for side effects & rebound symptoms:
Used more than 3-5 days in a row=effect wears off= leading to increased use + less efficacy
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Works fast Only lasts a few hours MAJOR risk for side effects & rebound symptoms: Used more than 3-5 days in a row=effect wears off= leading to increased use + less efficacy
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Nasal steroid sprays are the MOST effective treatment for nasal allergies & congestion.
Treats all nasal symptoms
Safe for kids adults
Must use EVERY DAY to offer benefit
Can take days-weeks to help
Can cause nosebleeds (direct away from septum
)
Treats all nasal symptoms Safe for kids adults Must use EVERY DAY to offer benefit Can take days-weeks to help Can cause nosebleeds (direct away from septum)
Please note that there are many other brands and types of nasal sprays available.
Visit @AAAAI_org for more information: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/drug-guide/nasal-medication
Visit @AAAAI_org for more information: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/drug-guide/nasal-medication
