Question 1

How long does it take steroid nasal spray to work well?

Accepted Answer

2 to 4 days to start. Give it a week to judge the effects. Use properly and consistantly.

Question 2

How long should you take steroid nasal spray for?

Accepted Answer

Steroid nasal sprays do not cure your allergies, but prevent the allergic inflammation. Once the medicine is stopped, your symptoms will return if you are still in contact with your allergen. If you want a more permanent change in your allergies, you need to consider something like immunotherapy, or allergy shots. However, steroid nasal sprays can usually be taken safely for long periods of time.

Question 3

Can take steroid nasal spray if any body have symptoms of covid 19.though i'm not sure is it risky to take nasal steroids for a covid 19 patient..and another question is does covid 19 cause only shortness of breath with out fever?

Accepted Answer

fever, however, as we see more patients with Covid-19, we are seeing a wide range of symptoms, as well as those who seem to have no symptoms, who may be contagious.If one generally takes a nasal steroid spray for allergies or sinus issues, one should be fine taking it to see if it helps. If you are short of breath, you should call your doctor or go to the ER.

Question 4

Steroid nasal spray helps my eustachian tube dysfunction but i can't take it because it causes migraines. is there something else that will help?

Accepted Answer

Need more information re: "eustachian tube dysfunction", but if what is meant is a blocking of hearing (like after being in a swimming pool), it is probably not coming from an inflammatory source.  See an ENT specialist in case it is secondary to "ear wax buildup".  Mineral oil can moisten hard wax and improve the wax buildup, decreasing hearing problems.

Question 5

What are some side effects of taking steroid nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Some individuals develop a nose bleed from them. There are rare cases of nasal septal perforation and glaucoma, but generally speaking they are very safe for long term use.

Question 6

Will i need a prescription to get a steroid nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Nasacort (triamcinolone) Allergy 24HR went over the counter in spring 2014 and Flonase has been approved for over the counter (no prescription) and likely available in spring 2015.

Question 7

Can i use a neti pot with steroid nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes but do the neti pot first then wait a while, blow your nose and then use the steroid spray.

Question 8

Can avamys steroid nasal spray make you gain weight ?

Accepted Answer

The dose is micrograms, even if absorbed won't cause side effects, just be careful to use it right, avoid contact with the nasal septum, direct it towards your ear when inserted in your nose, just an extra precaution, avoid using it if you have elevated eye pressure (high IOP) till cleared by eye doctor,

Question 9

Been prescribed steroid nasal spray for post nasal drip. symptoms are very uncomfortable is there something different i can do? how important is it?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal,drip can be helped with antihistamines, nasal washes, and diet changes  as well as steroid sprays. Get evaluated by otolaryngologist ENT, to see if the problem can be solved rather than just masked.

Question 10

Is it true that steroid nasal spray can cause bones diseases and weakness?

Accepted Answer

All medications that contain cortisone like steroids have a label required by fda to mention that they "may" effect eyes, bones, growth, adrenal gland, etc.  The real problem is with steroid pills used for long periods or steroid injections.   Steroid nasal sprays are very safe in the recommended dosages.  The current available data is reassuring.

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