Question 1

how long does it take for nasonex (mometasone) to work on nasal turbinate swelling?

Accepted Answer

Days: It may start working in 12 hrs but optimal effects will be at 5 to 7 days with regular usage.

Question 2

can anti-histamine + nasal irrigation + cromolyn sodium spray help reduce chronic nasal turbinate, nasopharynx inflammation & mucus membrane swelling?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: they can reduce discharge, sneezing, but not congestion or inflammation, you will need anti-inflammatory medications as steroid nasal sprays, but better be directed by an ENT specialist or an Allergist/Immunologist if you have access to one, best wishes

Question 3

if nasonex (mometasone) doesn't help fix the nasal congestion what are alternative solutions, i suffer from reduced airways resulting from middle turbinate swelling?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: A nasal antihistamine added to Nasonex (mometasone) can help, antileukotrienes can help but ultimately you need to visit an allergist, get tested to determine your triggers and see if you are a candidate for allergen immunotherapy.

Question 4

pls can u specify names of few antihistamine nasal sprays
i ve chronic turbinate swelling , only thing my gp gave me was nasonex (mometasone) for regular use?

Accepted Answer

Turbinate treatment: Antihistamine sprays are not helpful to reduce turbinate swelling. A nasal steroid such as fluticasone, veramyst, omnaris, or Nasonex (mometasone) works better.

Question 5

pls advice me how long can i safely use nasonex (mometasone) nasal spray, ve used it for years now, but if stop get congestion due turbinate swelling and brain fog?

Accepted Answer

Long term: Intranasal steroid sprays like Nasonex (mometasone) are safe for long term use and not known to cause rebound symptoms when stopped.  Instead consider that you may be exposed to allergens or irritants that are causing symptoms and held at bay by the medication.  While off the med, symptoms worsen. Consider seeing an allergist for testing to determine why you need Nasonex (mometasone) in the first place.

Question 6

ent says that turbinate swelling completely blocking nostril opposite of deviated septum is normal? most of day is with obstructed nostril, completely blocked after waking up. sinus headaches and post nasal drip. should i seek a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

: Discuss a topical na nasal steroid and allergy testing with your PCP. Avoid smoke, dust and other triggers. Wash sheets in hot water and use mattress covers.

Question 7

i suffer with turbinate swelling and chronic nose,and throat issues, could this be caused as a secondary consequence of  bronchiectasis? or asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: But a high % of patients with asthma also have allergic rhinitis.  Bronchiectasis is however another issue unrelated to asthma.  Consult an allergist if you have so much problem.

Question 8

i ve negative allergy test & no runny nose or sneezing, just reduced airways due chronic turbinate swelling , do i still ve rhinitis? or something eles

Accepted Answer

Rhinitis: You can have non allergic or vasomotor rhinitis, Nasonex (mometasone) is a good choice for it, in addition to a nasal antihistamine if you have post nasal drip.

Question 9

i ve chronic middle+inferior turbinate swelling, possible causes pls? my ct for sinus was clear & allergy test negative, ve no runny nose /sneezing

Accepted Answer

Irritant: The causes of nasal congestion due to enlarged turbinates include:  allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, non-allergic-irritant rhinitis from smoke, perfumes, cleaning chemicals, etc.  Also hormonal changes can lead to rhinitis with nasal congestion in women.

Question 10

do sinus infections cause nasal turbinate to swell?

Accepted Answer

Certainly may: The turbinates consist of erectile tissue that can engorge and swell in response to various stimuli--climate change, allergies, infection, head dependent position, hormones, infection, air-temp, etc.  A sinus infection is one of those things that could and often would make them swell, but many other things could as well, so the presence of large turbinates alone does not equal a sinus infection.

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How long does it take for nasonex (mometasone) to work on nasal turbinate swelling?

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Can anti-histamine + nasal irrigation + cromolyn sodium spray help reduce chronic nasal turbinate, nasopharynx inflammation & mucus membrane swelling?

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If nasonex (mometasone) doesn't help fix the nasal congestion what are alternative solutions, i suffer from reduced airways resulting from middle turbinate swelling?

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Pls can u specify names of few antihistamine nasal sprays i ve chronic turbinate swelling , only thing my gp gave me was nasonex (mometasone) for regular use?

A member asked:

Pls advice me how long can i safely use nasonex (mometasone) nasal spray, ve used it for years now, but if stop get congestion due turbinate swelling and brain fog?

A member asked:

Ent says that turbinate swelling completely blocking nostril opposite of deviated septum is normal? most of day is with obstructed nostril, completely blocked after waking up. sinus headaches and post nasal drip. should i seek a second opinion?

A member asked:

I suffer with turbinate swelling and chronic nose,and throat issues, could this be caused as a secondary consequence of bronchiectasis? or asthma?

A member asked:

I ve negative allergy test & no runny nose or sneezing, just reduced airways due chronic turbinate swelling , do i still ve rhinitis? or something eles

A member asked:

I ve chronic middle+inferior turbinate swelling, possible causes pls? my ct for sinus was clear & allergy test negative, ve no runny nose /sneezing

A member asked:

Do sinus infections cause nasal turbinate to swell?

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