Conditions·Respiratory

Nasal congestion.

That stuffiness in your nose that makes breathing harder and can muffle your sense of smell, often worse when you lie down. It happens when the tissue lining your nasal passages swells, usually from a cold, allergies, or inflammation.

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Intranasal saline irrigation

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Intranasal saline irrigation is first-line symptom relief for acute sinusitis presenting with nasal congestion.

How to use it

1Use a saline solution (isotonic sodium chloride 0.9% or hypertonic solution)
2Apply via neti pot, squeeze bottle, or commercial nasal irrigation device
3Irrigate each nostril until fluid drains clear
4Repeat once or twice daily as needed for symptom relief

Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.

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Intranasal saline irrigation

How to use it

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