nasal spray

noun

Meaning

A liquid medication administered into the nostrils to relieve congestion, treat allergies, or deliver drugs into the bloodstream.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a saline nasal spray to help clear my sinuses.
  • She keeps a bottle of nasal spray in her purse to manage her seasonal allergies.

Synonyms: nose spray, decongestant, nasal mist, intranasal medication