How to Use Nasal Spray

Seasonal and year-round allergies affect millions of people worldwide. The use of nasal spray helps to control the itchy watery eyes, sneezing and congestion associated with allergies. Learn to properly use nasal spray to cope with the side effects of allergies.

Instructions

• 1

  Blow your nose to rid it of any mucus build-up. Keep blowing until the mucus is gone.

• 2

  Shake the nasal spray container gently and insert the tip into the nostril, pointing it back and towards the outer nostril wall. The goal is for the medicine to coat the outer wall of the nostril because this is where the allergens that cause allergy symptoms collect.

• 3

  Place a finger from your opposite hand on the nostril you are not spraying. Pump the nasal spray to release the medicine into the nostril while breathing in slowly. Tip your head towards the nostril you just sprayed to allow the medicine to coat the outer wall of the nostril.

• 4

  Repeat the process for the other nostril.