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HEENT nose spray
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Blow Nose gently and clean outside of nostrils with a damp tissue | |
Wash hands with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly | |
Hold head straight up | |
If a suspension, shake container. Some devices may also need to be primed first if new or has not been used for a long period of time. | |
Close off adjacent nostril by placing index finger on outside of nose and close mouth | |
Insert tip of nozzle into open nostril and while sniffing in, squeeze container firmly to spray one dose | |
Hold breath for approx 5-10 seconds and then breathe out through mouth | |
Repeat 5-7 if necessary with opposite nostril and if multiple sprays are needed in each, wait 2-3 minutes between doses, alternating nostrils | close nostril, insert, sniff, squeeze, hold breath, and breathe out |
Rinse nozzle with warm water or wipe clean with a damp tissue | |
Wash hands with soap and warm water when finished |