How Most People Use Nasal Sprays Incorrectly

Is this how you’ve been doing it? Here’s the right way:

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5 key points to know:

• Proper position: sit upright with your head slightly forwards, not tipped backwards.
• Prime it first: when you first open a new bottle, pump it once or twice until it produces a fine mist; you do not need to prime it again while using that bottle.
• Aim at an angle: place the nozzle well into the nostril, aim backwards and slightly to the side (the nasal cavity goes back, not up).
• Spray correctly: press to release a spray, feel the medicine inside your nasal cavity, and let it sit there. Avoid strong sniffing because that sends the medicine down your throat; a gentle sniff is fine if it starts to run.
• Actually absorb it: keep your head in a neutral position for a few seconds so the spray can absorb, then repeat on the other nostril.

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