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Saline spray is used for: Treating dry or irritated nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, low humidity, or overuse of decongestant nose spray. Saline spray is a salt solution. It works by rinsing and moisturizing the nostrils.

Decongestant sprays shrink swollen blood vessels and tissues in your nose that cause congestion. Don't use decongestant nasal sprays longer than three days. Using them longer can actually make your nose more stopped up. Ask your physician before using them if you have glaucoma or high blood pressure that's not under control.

Common decongestants include: Afrin, Dristan, Vicks Sinex (oxymetazoline), Sudafed PE, Suphedrin PE (phenylephrine), Silfedrine, Sudafed, Suphedrin (pseudoephedrine)

It takes several days for a steroid spray to build up to its full effect. Therefore, you will not have an immediate relief of symptoms when you first start it. In some people it can take up to two weeks or longer to get the maximum benefit.

Prescription nasal sprays aren't habit-forming or addictive, although most allergy sufferers want to continue using them because they really work. Over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays, while not addictive, can be difficult to stop because you build up a tolerance to them. This is known as the rebound effect. You might need to use more medicin

Antihistamine sprays relieve congestion, itchy and runny nose, and sneezing. They are available by prescription and include azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) and olopatadine (Patanase). They usually cause less drowsiness than antihistamine pills, but they still may make some people sleepy.