What Is Saline Nasal Spray and What Is It Used For?

What Is Saline?

Saline, a solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolved in water, holds a significant place in the medical realm. Often called salt water or physiological saline, it closely resembles the salt concentration found in the human body, making it a safe treatment for clearing out nasal passages.

This remarkable similarity allows saline to play a vital role in various medical procedures to gently remove debris, contaminants, and other particles without causing irritation.

Saline Nasal Spray Uses

Saline nasal sprays are commonly used for nasal irrigation and provide lasting moisturization for dry nose.

When administered as a nasal spray, saline helps moisturize dry nose in cases of allergies, colds, and sinusitis. These saline nasal mists and sprays can safely and gently help flush, moisturize, cleanse, and soothe nasal passages irritated by low-humidity, heated environments, or air travel.

Additionally, saline helps soothe nasal passages by flushing out allergens and irritants.

The gentle action of a saline spray helps to loosen and expel accumulated mucus, reducing discomfort.

How To Use Saline Nasal Spray

Saline mists and sprays are activated by pressing down gently on the white actuator.

To flush and irrigate nasal passages, tilt the user's head to the side over the sink. Insert nozzle into one nostril. Depress actuator until the saline mist begins to fill nasal passages. Continue to depress the actuator until excess fluid flows out of the nostril. Repeat process with second nostril.

To moisturize dry nasal passages, insert nozzle into each nostril. Depress the actuator using 1 to 3 short, gentle bursts of moisturizing saline with aloe mist.

Safety of Saline Nasal Sprays

The safety profile of saline have been well-established, making it a common choice as a nasal mist for adults and children. When used as directed on the product label, saline poses minimal side effects or risks and is appropriate for all ages. Talk to your healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns about saline nasal sprays.

Try SUDAFED® Non-Medicated Saline Nasal Mist With Aloe

SUDAFED® Non-Medicated Saline Nasal Mist with Aloe is a saline spray that provides both irrigation and moisturization for dry nasal passages due to colds or allergies. This product is safe to use every day as needed and is suitable for all ages.

References

1. Saline irrigation for allergic rhinitis - PMC (nih.gov)

2. The Role of Seawater and Saline Solutions in Treatment of Upper Respiratory Conditions - PMC (nih.gov)