When using a medicated nasal spray, rinsing before using your medication helps to prepare the nose by cleaning and removing any debris. A cleaned-out nose can help make the medicine more effective. After nasal irrigation, wait 3-5 minutes for the nasal cavity to dry before using nasal spray.
How to Use Nasal Spray
For babies and toddlers who do not tolerate nasal irrigation, using non-medicated nasal saline spray
