The treatment of choice will depend on an individual’s symptoms and the cause of these, although this may not always be obvious. Asking the WWHAM questions to gain as much information as possible is important so that appropriate recommendations can be made. Customers should be referred to the pharmacist when necessary.

1. Sea water and saline nasal sprays

Nasal sprays based on natural ingredients such as sea water or saline can provide relief from a number of nasal conditions. 

Products containing sea water (e.g. Stérimar Nasal Hygiene) work by washing away allergens and rebalancing nasal functions. Some have additional ingredients such as manganese, calcium and purified water (e.g. Stérimar Stop & Protect Allergy Response) to inactivate and neutralise allergens in the nose and form a barrier to prevent allergens from irritating the nasal mucosa. These products can be used alone or alongside medication and are suitable for pregnant women, babies, young children and those who can’t take medicated treatments.