How to use Otrivin Oxy Fast Relief Nasal Spray to ease a blocked nose?
A blocked nose can really get you down. Nasal congestion can be caused by several things, including the common cold, sinusitis or allergic rhinitis (congestion due to allergic conditions). Incase symptoms include nasal congestion, you might consider using an over-the-counter nasal spray like Otrivin to help ease your congestion.
There are several different types of nasal sprays. Some are formulated with medications that address the underlying cause of nasal congestion in the nose or sinuses, while others rely on ingredients like salt water or isotonic saline to gently clean blocked nose.
Learn more about nasal sprays, as well as how to use nasal spray to help relieve sinus problems, allergies and other forms of nasal congestion, below.
Why is my nose blocked?
Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose leads to swelling and congestion of the nasal passages. Nasal congestion hinders breathing, leading to the build-up of mucus in the nose. This can lead to a frequent desire to blow the nose, as well as disturb sleep and cause snoring. In short, nasal congestion can have a considerable negative impact on daily life.1
There are many common causes of nasal congestion, including:1
- Upper respiratory viral infections (common cold or flu)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Sinusitis
Of these, the cold is one of the most common causes, affecting adults globally, and young children globally. Nasal congestion is the most common symptom among common cold sufferers.1
What is a Nasal Spray?
Nasal sprays are medicines that you spray into your nose to reduce congestion. They are sprayed directly into the nostrils (nasal passage). Nasal sprays are commonly used to manage nasal congestion resulting from allergies and rhinitis (inflammation of the nose).2
The correct technique to use nasal spray will help the medication work more effectively.2
Nasal sprays vary in shape and size, you must always refer product label instruction for use. You will may need to prime the nasal spray if you have not used it before, or if you have not used it for a few days.
Always follow the usage instruction provided in the label when using any form of nasal spray.2
Unblock your nose with Otrivin Nasal Sprays.
If you’re looking for fast and effective relief from nasal congestion, try Otrivin Oxy Fast Relief nasal spray. It starts to unblock a congested nose in 25 seconds.3,4 The solution is applied directly inside the nose, quickly opening up the nasal passages to help relieve congestion and allowing you to breathe normally.
What’s more, Otrivin Oxy Fast Relief nasal spray continues to act for up to 12 hours– providing quick and long-lasting relief from nasal congestion. 3,4
Consider your options to unblock your nose.
Otrivin offers a range of nasal decongestant products for adults and children. If you’re looking for a way to help ease your child’s nasal congestion, try Otrivin Paediatric Nasal Drops (For children from 1 - 11 years of age)5. To help clear a blocked nose and to provide further moisturisation, reach for Otrivin Moist P Nasal Drops.4
Otrivin Breathe Clean can be used for daily nasal cleaning. It is a nasal wash that helps to clean pollutants, germs, and allergens from the nasal passage thus maintaining nasal health.4
You should always ask your doctor, which Otrivin product is best suited for your condition before initiating a treatment.
References:
- Eccles R, Eriksson M, Garreffa S, et al. The nasal decongestant effect of xylometazoline in the common cold. Am J Rhinol. 2008;22:491-496
- NHS. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Patient information factsheet. How to use a nasal spray. Available from: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Respiratory/How-to-use-a-nasal-spray-patient-information.pdf (last accessed March 2020)
- Oxymetazoline GDS
- Otrivin Oxy FR
- Otrivin Paediatric
- Otrivin Moisturising Paediatric
- Otrivin Moisturising Adult
- Otrivin Breathe Clean
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