What is a saline nasal spray and does it help hay fever?
A saline nasal spray is a simple salt-water solution that helps clear mucus and debris from your nasal passages. Yes, it does help with hay fever by washing away pollen and other allergens that trigger symptoms, as well as moisturising dry nasal passages. Saline sprays are particularly useful when used before other hay fever treatments, as they remove thick mucus that might otherwise prevent medications from working effectively.
Key points:
- Saline spray works by cleansing your nose and removing pollen, mucus, and crusts that cause congestion
- It's a natural, over-the-counter option suitable for all ages, including infants, babies, and pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Using saline spray before applying steroid nasal sprays helps those steroid treatments work better by clearing away blockages
- You can use saline spray at any time, including at the end of the day to rinse away pollen collected throughout the day
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by medino's clinical team.