Question 1

i have high blood pressure. very congested nasal passage. i use mass-produced nasal spray daily. coricidin hp does me no good. what should i use?

Accepted Answer

Get off of the spray: If you are using anything other than a nasal steroid or saline, you may have what's called rhinitis medicamentosa which may cause long-term damages to the nasal tissue. To wean you off the spray, you may need even a short-course of oral cortisone. If the symptoms recur after you have recovered, then consider seeing an allergist.

Question 2

how can a decongestant sprayed in the nose cause blood pressure to rise?

Accepted Answer

Gets absorbed: Through your nasal mucosa to the blood stream and cause the side effects in some susceptible persons or already hypertensive patients, so be careful

Question 3

blood in the morning after my sleep most mornings for the last month or so, treated with nasal spray, it had made a difference and stopped it, but it started up again, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: This condition is called epistaxis, the causes are 3 or 4 but to be able to know which one it is, you have to visit a doctor, preferably a otorrhinolaryngologist or ENT doctor. The blood loss can have consequences, like making you feel dizzy or weak.
I recommend you to stop using the nasal spray and use cold compresses on your nose until you can visit a doctor.

Question 4

will that nasal spray increase the pressure in eyes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are a number of different nasal sprays and ones that contain steroid and some other drugs may in some people raise the pressure in the eyes. The label that came with the spray will contain full details. If you have concerns, a brief call to your ophthalmologist will help.

Question 5

can i take a corticoisteroid nasal spray and anti histamine nasal spray with blood thinners ?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 6

my snot has blood/streaks for 2months.my doc just gave nasalspray. do i have cancer? should i continue to use nasal spray to evaluate situation?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely cancer: The more common reason for your plight are nasal irritants, allergens, and or sinus infections resulting from them. House dust, smoke, fumes all irritate the nasal passages. A nasal wash with saline (netty pot or spray) and or steroid nasal spray may help.

Question 7

does ipratropium nasal spray cross the blood brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

: Ipratroprium nasal spray does minimally cross the blood brain barrier, nasal and gastrointestinal membranes.

Question 8

can azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray cause blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not affect the blood pressure.

Question 9

i have reoccurring headaches around the nasal cavity with small droplet of blood when blowing nose? i also use nasal spray six times or more a day.

Accepted Answer

Needs a specialist: From ur complaint and the short history, it looks like u've got a chronic upper airway disease affecting ur nasal cavity and ur sinuses, causing the headaches, the congestion and the need to use nassal sprays, even if u r using those over the counter, excessive use means a continuous (chronic) problem, i suggest seeing an ENT first, may be an allergist/immunologist later.

Question 10

fluid behind eardrums, nasal spray doesn't work and i am now in some pain, i can feel pressure in my ears?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear effusion: Fluid behind the ear drum can occur with or without infection.  Causes include colds, sinusitis, Eustachian tube dysfunction, allergies to name a few.  Generally first line treatment include use of oral and nasal decongestants and active inflation of ears.  If this does not help some patients may need to have tubes placed.  Talk with your doctor about being referred to an ENT.

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I have high blood pressure. very congested nasal passage. i use mass-produced nasal spray daily. coricidin hp does me no good. what should i use?

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How can a decongestant sprayed in the nose cause blood pressure to rise?

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Blood in the morning after my sleep most mornings for the last month or so, treated with nasal spray, it had made a difference and stopped it, but it started up again, what could this be?

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Will that nasal spray increase the pressure in eyes?

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Can i take a corticoisteroid nasal spray and anti histamine nasal spray with blood thinners ?

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My snot has blood/streaks for 2months.my doc just gave nasalspray. do i have cancer? should i continue to use nasal spray to evaluate situation?

A member asked:

Does ipratropium nasal spray cross the blood brain barrier?

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Can azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray cause blood pressure?

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I have reoccurring headaches around the nasal cavity with small droplet of blood when blowing nose? i also use nasal spray six times or more a day.

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Fluid behind eardrums, nasal spray doesn't work and i am now in some pain, i can feel pressure in my ears?

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