How to Make Your Own Nasal Saline

If you suffer from allergies, nasal sprays are an effective way to bring relief to sinus congestion. The cost of such sprays can range from $4.00 to $20.00, with children's brands the most expensive. Over-the-counter nasal sprays can sometimes interact with other medications, causing side effects like irritation and inflammation. However, you can make your own solution for pennies on the dollar that will bring you relief and clear sinus congestion without annoying or harmful side effects.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. distilled vinegar
• Nasal spray bottles

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase nasal spray bottles from the pharmacy.

  Purchase nasal spray bottles. Most cost less than $2.00 each. You can find these bottles in your local pharmacy, grocery store and online. Purchasing multiple bottles will allow each family member to have his or her own. For babies use a dropper that has been cleaned with soap and water and rinsed well with plain water.

• 2

  According to, "Home Remedies," boil a cup of water add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of distilled vinegar. Cool the mixture and pour it into the nasal spray bottle. Alternately, American Family Physicians suggest you simply add 1/4 teaspoon of table salt to 1 cup of warm water and mix well in a clean squeeze bottle.

• 3

  Spray the mist into your nose three or four times a day. Using a natural remedy is a safe and effective choice. Most over-the-counter sinus sprays contain zinc. According to the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, zinc sprays carry a small risk of damaging a person's sense of smell.