Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Nasal Spray and Nasal Rinses
Nasal sprays and rinses are used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). This can be medication to treat swelling or normal saline to help add moisture inside the nose.
Nasal Spray
- There are a number of nasal sprays available in Canada. Some examples include: Avamys, Nasonex, Omnaris, Flonase, Dymista and Ryaltris
- Most nasal sprays require a prescription
- Read the "How to Use" instructions that come with your nasal spray
Nasal Rinse
Nasal rinses use a saline solution (salt water) to clean your nose
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