Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Fact checked by Jillian Dara Nasal sprays can treat congestion and other symptoms of seasonal allergies or a cold. They work by delivering a fine mist of ...

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To treat allergic rhinitis, saline nasal sprays rinse allergens like dust and pollen from your nostrils. Nasal relief sprays, such as Afrin (oxymetazoline), temporarily relieve nasal congestion ...

Avoid spraying the medication into your eyes or onto the middle of the inside of your nose (nasal septum). Rinse the spray tip with hot water or wipe with a clean tissue after each use.

If you can’t postpone your trip, use Afrin (oxymetazoline) nasal spray before takeoff ... you might be a candidate for allergy shots or another form of immunotherapy.