Question 1

diagnosed today with sinus infection & prescribed omnaris nasal spray. do nasal steroids have same effects on bipolar disorder as other steroid forms?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: The absorbed dose is low, so i would not expect it to cause problems. I have only seen psych problems from oral steroids, and once from a steroid injection. No need to worry.

Question 2

can ear tubes help with eustachian tube dysfunction? i have tried decongestants, nasal steroids, etc. ear infections and hearing loss continue. help!

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Fluid that accumulated behind the ears can thicken to the point it may not drain.During the process of inserting tubes,they usually remove this thickened debris with vacuum cleaner like tools.The tubes allow a bypass for new fluid to escape while swollen middle ear tissue recovers. It is more traditional to use in small kids, but might help an adult.A consult with an ENT can help you decide

Question 3

ive been on nasal steroids for the past month to drain ears and ive noticed my hearing is getting worse. does it get worse before its better?

Accepted Answer

No: you want to see your doctor again for re-evaluation or referral to an ENT specialist, meanwhile use saline nasal washes more often, good luck

Question 4

is afrin enough of a decongestant when trying to get rid of sinus/ear infection, or do i need an oral decon too? taking cefdinir, prednisone and a zyrtec at night currently. nasal congestion better but ears still clogged, little hearing out of ears?

Accepted Answer

: Afrin is sufficient but you would do better with a combination anti histamine decongestant such as Zyrtec D or Claritin D. Good Luck

Question 5

otc nasal steroids safe in united states?

Accepted Answer

Not available: There are no over-the-counter nasal steroids available--steroid nasal sprays are prescription only. Over the counter nasal sprays should, in general, be avoided.

Question 6

why don't nasal steroids work for me?  i still feel stuffed up.

Accepted Answer

May be other issue: Could be nasal polyps, deviated septum, vasomotor rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, or another condition. See an ENT doctor.

Question 7

how are allergy symptoms eased with nasal steroids?

Accepted Answer

Stops inflammation: Steroids (different than the steroids that athletes use) are medicines that have many effects, but one is to turn off inflammatory reactions, especially allergic inflammation. Because they have so many effects, they are problem taken by mouth over time, where they are absorbed and can cause side effects. In the nose they are not absorbed, so there are few side effects.

Question 8

is it possible for nasal steroids to help with allergies?

Accepted Answer

Nose symptoms relief: Allergic inflammation in the nasal mucosa produces swelling, congestion and increased secretions. Nasal topical steroids help with reducing the inflammatory process and therefore reducing these symptoms. Nasal steroids would not directly affect the allergy, that is the hypersensitivity to react when exposed to a particular allergen, such as pollen.

Question 9

do nasal steroids such as nasonex (mometasone) absorb systemically?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But when used as prescribed, the amount absorbed is very minute and exerts practically no biologic effect outside of the nose. It was suspected to lead to cataracts but this has not been proven.

Question 10

does it take a long time for nasal steroids to improve allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Several days: It can take several days to weeks to notice an effect from nasal steroids.

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Ive been on nasal steroids for the past month to drain ears and ive noticed my hearing is getting worse. does it get worse before its better?

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Is afrin enough of a decongestant when trying to get rid of sinus/ear infection, or do i need an oral decon too? taking cefdinir, prednisone and a zyrtec at night currently. nasal congestion better but ears still clogged, little hearing out of ears?

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Otc nasal steroids safe in united states?

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Why don't nasal steroids work for me? i still feel stuffed up.

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