Saline nasal spray is used to moisturize nasal passages and/or remove mucus blockage. Saline nasal sprays can also help loosen mucus in an infant or child who is too young to blow his nose. This non-medicated solution can be used in a few simple steps.
Self-Administration
Blow your nose to remove any loosened mucus.
Remove the cap and shake the bottle. Give the bottle a few practice squeezes until a fine mist comes out.
Lean forward slightly. Breath out slowly while holding the bottle against the nostril. Plug the opposite nostril with the other hand.
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Squeeze the bottle and breathe in slowly through your nose. Do not blow your nose right away.
Repeat the steps for the opposite side.
Administering to an Infant
Lie your infant on her back.
Place a few drops of saline in each nostril.
Use a suction bulb to remove the loosened mucus.