Recent social media insights reveal that many people misuse nasal sprays, incorrectly aiming them at the septum rather than the turbinates for effective relief. Experts, like allergist Dr. Robert Sporter, advise angling sprays towards the eye corners and employing a light sniff instead of a hard snort to prevent wasted medicine. Misapplication can lead to side effects, including nosebleeds and dryness. Content creator Amber Guttilla's viral TikTok highlights the common misconception many hold regarding nasal spray usage, urging proper technique for optimal results.
"I was yesterday years old when I learned there was a wrong way to use [nasal spray] Flonase," content creator Amber Guttilla declared in a recent viral TikTok.
We do like to angle all nose sprays slightly toward the eye, Dr. Robert Sporter, an allergist, explains, to avoid spraying the septum which is ineffective.
Definitely good to take a light sniff, not a big breath or snort," says Dr. Sporter, emphasizing correct inhalation techniques for nasal sprays.
Spraying your septum is pretty much useless and could lead to unpleasant side effects, including bleeding or dryness from steroid and antihistamine sprays.
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