Nasal spray sodium chloride or sea water), isotonic (0.9% sodium chloride) and hypotonic (0.65% sodium chloride). Isotonic solutions have the same salt concentration as the human body, whereas hypertonic solutions have a higher salt content and hypotonic solutions have a lower salt content. Isotonic saline nasal sprays are commonly used in infants and children to wash out the thick mucus from the nose in case of allergic rhinitis. Hypertonic solutions may be more useful at drawing moisture from the mucous membrane and relieving nasal congestion. Natural nasal sprays that include chemical complexes derived from plant sources such as ginger, capsaicin and tea-tree
Nasal irrigation traced to the Vedas. It was customary to perform jala-neti daily, as part of "soucha" (personal hygiene according to scriptures). "Jala-neti", which means to cleanse the nose with water, is an old yogic technique from India. The container used to administer the saline is called a "neti pot". This process removes mucus, dirt, and clears the nose. A second neti technique known as "sutra neti" uses a piece of string instead of water. Nasal irrigation Nasal irrigation, (also called nasal lavage or nasal douche) is a personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out mucus