How to Use nasal in a Sentence

nasal

1 of 2 noun
  • Starts at the end and ends at the start with my first nasal swab.
    — Valerie Nome, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2022
  • During a nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
    — Mary Wasson, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • With nasal sprays and drops, try to limit them to one to three times a day.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Fish move water across gills rather than air through lungs and nasal passages.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • There has been some serious damage with nasal swabs gone awry.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • In one man’s pockets, the worker found only nasal spray and medicine.
    — Wojciech Grzedzinski, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Combat a stuffy nose and congestion with over-the-counter nasal drops or sprays.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The flu can be spread among birds through nasal and oral discharge, as well as fecal droppings.
    — Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022
  • Over-the-counter antihistamines can help, as can over-the-counter nasal sprays.
    — Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 30 May 2022
  • Pfizer has no plans to reformulate its shot as a nasal spray.
    — Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Our six-foot drill bit barely reaches the base of the nasal cavities.
    — Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Diarrhea and nasal discharge scatter new bits of virus across the farm.
    — Boyce Upholt, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Inside the box is two nasal swabs, two vials of solutions, and two test cassettes.
    — Medea Giordano gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Barbery tried a steroid nasal spray for relief, but saw no improvement.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The fodder are young athletes like Zhou whose Olympic dreams end with a nasal swab.
    — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose.
    — Tushara Surapaneni, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • In liquid form, IMF can be found in eyedrops and nasal sprays.
    — Fox News, 2 May 2022
  • The test is a noninvasive saliva test and involves no nasal swab.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2022
  • Just a few minutes of exposure was enough to make my eyes water and clog my nasal passages with snot.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Those concerns aside, Evoy thinks an OTC nasal spray is a good idea.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023
  • One of my favorites goes by the brand name Dupixent, which massively shrinks nasal polyps.
    — Joe Queenan, WSJ, 5 May 2022
  • Once confirmed, the nasal spray is shipped directly to the consumer’s home on the date of their choosing.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • There are shots for all ages, as well as the nasal spray FluMist for ages 2 to 49.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The iHealth Covid-19 kit comes with a nasal swab, solution, and a test card.
    — Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Tobacco smoke can cause lung cancer in humans, lymphoma in cats and nasal cancers in dogs.
    — Rodney Lee Page, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Employees collect a nasal swab at home, and it is processed in the company’s lab.
    — New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Thick secretions are more likely to be from the nasal passages and sinuses.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 July 2022

nasal

2 of 2 adjective
  • Her voice is harsh and nasal.
  • Do a nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The second comes as a nasal spray.
    — Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
  • There are nasal vents, nose clips, chin straps, tongue sleeves and more.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Blow your nose to clear your nasal passages.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Try a nasal wash or saline spray to flush mucus from your nose.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Or just take a break to do some slow, nasal breathing while moving.
    — Mark Divine, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The team then tried to infect these nasal cells with rhinoviruses.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Do not use nasal zinc products, as these can cause irreversible loss of smell.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The trick is said to relieve nasal congestion.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • There’s also the matter of the nasal cycle.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • These cells sit at the top of the nasal cavity and help send smell signals from the nose to the brain.
    — Aara'l Yarber, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Some have suggested a trial of a nasal steroid such as budesonide as well.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2023
  • What’s the best nasal decongestant to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Early in his career, he was dinged many times for his distinctly nasal voice.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The nasal bridge, where a mask rests, was the most common area of irritation.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Do a daily nasal rinse using distilled water in a neti pot or a squeeze bottle.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Do a daily nasal rinse using distilled water in a neti pot or a squeeze bottle.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Dec. 2025
  • The bottom line of her eyeliner broke off from her waterline to touch her nasal bone.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid using nasal sprays for more than a few days in a row, as prolonged use can lead to a rebound effect.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The test requires you to insert about half an inch of a simple nasal swab into your nostril.
    — Samantha Jones, Health.com, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Narcan is a nasal spray version of naloxone, a drug that blocks an opioid’s effect on the brain.
    — Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Put the patients on their bellies, give them high-flow nasal oxygen, try this, try that, anything to help them draw air.
    — Washington Post, 2 May 2020
  • Tear ducts drain into the nasal cavity, which leads to the lungs and could provide a path to deep inside the body.
    — Mike Stobbe, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The sudden swelling of the nostril tissues affects the nasal cycle.
    — Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The nasal rinses were the most obvious route of exposure.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
  • Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
    — Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
  • What is nasal saline irrigation?
    — Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The nasal cycle is important for a number of reasons.
    — Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
  • These products also help hydrate the nasal passages and reduce swelling.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025

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