Community Pediatric Asthma Service

Nasal Spray and Rinses

Nasal Spray and Nasal Rinses

Nasal sprays and rinses are used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages).  The spray and rinses may help add moisture inside the nose.


Nasal Spray

  • There are a number of nasal sprays available in Canada. Some examples include: Avamys, Nesonex, Omnaris, Flonase, Dymista and Ryaltris
  • Some nasal sprays require a prescription
  • Read the "How to Use" instructions that come with your nasal spray

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Nasal Rinse

  • Nasal rinses use a saline solution (salt water) to clean your nose

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