To reduce inflammation and improve breathing. The disclosure is also related to a composition for freshening and cleansing the sinus cavities and nostrils that includes a homeopathic ingredient and saline carrier solution. The disclosure is also related to the use of such composition to provide many anticipated and unexpected benefits that emanate from cleansing debris and microbes from the sinuses and nostrils.

A low irritation nasal composition for the prevention and treatment of cold and flu viruses comprising pyroglutamic acid and an organic acid having a dissociation constant (pKa) value of 3.0 to 5.0. wherein the composition has a pH of less than 4, 5 and the combination of said pyroglutamic and organic acids provides a superficial pH of the nasal cavity tissue of pH 3, 5 to 5, 5.