Think You Know How to Use Nasal Spray? You Might Be Making These Mistakes

You might have been using your nasal spray all wrong, and you’re not alone. TikTok creator Amber Guttilla recently revealed that she’d been using Flonase incorrectly for 30 years. If you’re applying your spray the same way, you could be making two major mistakes.

First, forget about jamming the spray straight up your nostrils. Dr. Robert Sporter, an allergist, says you should angle the spray toward the corner of your eye. This ensures the medicine hits your turbinates, the inflamed areas inside your nose, rather than your septum, which could cause side effects like dryness or bleeding.

Second, don’t snort the spray. A light sniff is all you need. Inhaling too deeply sends the medicine to your throat instead of staying in your nose, where it’s most effective.

While pulling your cheek to open your nasal passage might help for tight noses, it’s not a must. But it doesn’t hurt to try if you feel it’ll make the spray more effective.

Lastly, avoid decongestant sprays like oxymetazoline, which can cause a rebound effect if used too long. Instead, opt for nasal steroid sprays like Flonase for better long-term relief. Start now for allergy season and stick with a consistent routine for the best results!

@amber.guttilla It’s literally working so much better for me now I had NO IDEA there was a technique to this 👃🏻 #flonase #allergies #seasonalallergies #flonasehack ♬ original sound - Amber Rose

Source: New York Post