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Nasal sprays are little pumps that spray medicine into the nose, and are utilized for clearing congestion of the nose in case of an allergy or cold. Sprays containing antihistamines are used for allergies, like those caused by pollen or dust. Steroid and decongestant nasal sprays assist in ailments like sinus, and saline sprays are utilized to alleviate irritation and dryness of the nasal cavity. The anti-inflammatory effect of corticosteroid spray assists in case of swelling and inflammation. Many harmful bacteria that cause infection in the body make their entry through nose, so taking proper care of the nasal health and proper cleanliness of the nasal cavity is very important for common wellbeing, thereby stopping the use of nasal sprays to a certain extent. You have to know that prolonged use of aggressive nasal sprays can harm the mucous membranes of the nose.
Pumps and pressurized canisters are used to spray the medicine. To use the canister or pump you have to clean the nose properly and breathe out maintaining head upright, close a nostril and breathe in through the other nostril after shaking the canister and spraying. Breathe out through the mouth and maintain the head tilted backwards, and repeat the process if required. The device must be clean and the medicine must be correctly administered for best results and to steer clear of wastage of medicine. The devise ought to not be shared with any one. Medicines like steroids it will take at least two weeks to show the impact, and also in case of any discomfort or bleeding the use should be stopped and the doctor has to be consulted.
When the nose gets congested due to expansion of the membranes in the lining of the nose, the nasal sprays constrict the blood vessels and clears congestion. Nevertheless constant use of the sprays might increase the tolerance of the membrane, thereby reducing the impact of the spray. This would require the elevated use of the nasal sprays and would result in rebound congestion as soon as the usage is stopped. The tolerance is not permanent and is reversible if the usage is stopped for a whilst, and it would always be better if the spray is not used constantly.
Nasal sprays are also utilized to treat ailments of other parts of the body, where the medicine gets absorbed into the blood via the blood vessels of the nose. While spraying, the draining of the medicine to the throat must be avoided as it might taste unpleasant. The taste can be cleared by drinking fluids.
