How To Use Flonase And Saline Spray Together

Use your choice of nasal spray flonase or nasacort.

How to use flonase and saline spray together. None worked great but flonase seemed to work the best. If patients are getting the relief that they usually receive from taking these medications i typically say to continue using them. Breathe out gently through your mouth after each spray. I have had a stuffy nose for three days now. Would it be ok to use them together and if so in what way.

Aim the nozzle away from the middle of the nose. Direct the spray away from the septum the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose and toward the side of your nostril. Also a saline nasal spray by itself did little if anything for me. Dosage for children above 4 years. Which should i take first and how long should i wait before taking each one.

Should i stop using my steroid based nasal spray. 04 08 2005 at 07 22 pm. Finally my ent recommended zyrtec flonase and nasacort. Reduce the barrier between the medication and your mucous membrane is important for the medicine to be delivered at the correct dosage. This can be done by giving the nasal spray a good shake and releasing 6 sprays into the air away from the face.

As you spray just inhale gently that s all you need to do. The dosage may be reduced to 1 spray in each nostril once daily after a few days. How long does a cold last. I was using 2 sprays of flonase in each nostril once per day or one spray per nostril twice per day and sprayed it in my nose the same way i did with regular nasal sprays. My doctor told me to use it before the flonase and then not to use saline again for at least 2 hours after the flonase.

Last edited by sneezydiva. In adults the dosage for flonase is usually 2 sprays in each nostril once daily or 1 spray in each nostril twice daily. Often symptoms of nasal drainage nasal obstruction or sinus infections will increase if you come off of the medications. He told me to take flonase. I am using flonase now but it doesn t work as well as what he took me off of.