nasal sprays

Nose delivery medication

Nasal sprays are medications or solutions delivered as a fine mist into the nostrils.

They treat congestion, allergies, and sinus problems, or deliver drugs that absorb quickly through nasal tissue: The doctor prescribed a steroid nasal spray for her allergies.

Decongestant sprays can cause rebound congestion if overused.

Opposites
delivery method/route of administration

nasal spraysinjections

Syringe-administered doses

suppositories · IV drips · pills · tablets · capsules

targeted body region

nasal spraysskin creams

Topical moisturizing products

eye drops · ear drops · throat lozenges · chest rubs

delivery mechanism

nasal sprayspowder form

ointments · gels · lozenges · chewable tablets

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G