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Allergic rhinitis - Management
Additional information
Nasal spray technique [Scadding et al, 2008]:
- Gently blow the nose to try and clear.
- Shake the bottle well.
- Close off one nostril and put the nozzle in the other directing it away from the midline. Tilt head forward slightly and keep the bottle upright.
- Squeeze a fine mist into the nose while breathing in slowly. Do not sniff hard.
- Breathe out through the mouth.
- Take a second spray in the same nostril then repeat this procedure for the other nostril.
- Nasal drop technique [ABPI Medicines Compendium, 2004; ABPI Medicines Compendium, 2005b]:
- Gently blow the nose to try and clear.
- Shake the container well.
- Tilt the head backwards.
- Place the drops in the nostril (squeeze the container gently if necessary).
- Keep the head tilted and sniff gently to let the drops penetrate.
- Repeat for the other nostril if required.
- See Prescribing information for more information about the profiles of the recommended drugs.
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