Controlled clinical studies suggest saline nasal spray and saline nasal rinse may play useful roles in the relief of various nasal conditions associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis / sinus infection.  While suggesting further study, investigators have found that saline nasal spray and saline nasal rinse are safe, drug-free options for those suffering from these conditions.

Sinusitus Sinus Headache

Suffering from sinusitus?

Since the 1980s, dozens of studies have discussed the use of saline solutions to irrigate sinus cavities.  For example, a peer-reviewed study published in Canada in 2003,1 which involved flushing of the nasal cavity with a saline solution, indicated that treatment guidelines in both the U.S. and Canada should include the use of non-medicated saline as an adjunct measure for patients suffering from sinusitis.  The following benefits of saline nasal spray and saline nasal rinse are highlighted:

  • Effective
  • Simple to use
  • Well-tolerated
  • Inexpensive
  • Increases mucociliary clearance by moisturizing the nasal passages
  • Removes encrusted material
  • Recommend for post-operative cleansing of the nasal cavity

Ocean® Saline Nasal Spray is the only saline nasal spray for sinusitis formulated with the unique Ringer’s solution, reported in medical journals to be more effective than saline solution alone.2 Moreover, it requires no mixing and comes with two applicator tips: orange for irrigating and white for moisturizing.

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  1. Papsin, B, MD, and McTavish, A, MSC: Saline nasal irrigation: Its role as an adjunct treatment, Canadian Family Physician, volume 49: February 2003. (Study did not evaluate OCEAN® Saline Nasal Spray products.) ↩
  2. Unal M, et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2001;115(10):796-7; Boek WM, et al. Laryngoscope. 1999;109(3):396-9; Unal M, et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2002;116(7):536-8; Adam P, et al. Arch Fam Med. 1998;7(1):39-43; Baranuik JN, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1999;160(2):655-62. ↩