When I catch a bug and I get a runny nose, I get a nasal spray with a salt solution and it really makes a difference (breathe easier, and halts the 'runniness' I would say for about 70-80% if you use it every hour or so) and speeds up the healing process. The ingredients are 'natural hypertonic seawater' (with eucalyptus), but I'm not sure about the process that it was made. I think Quinton may even be more powerful compared to this product, and would be something I could try next time (I get sick).