Question 1

will using a nasal spray steroid improve a deviated septum?

Accepted Answer

No: Although a steroid nasal spray may help with allergic symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing it will not improved the actual anatomic problem of the deviated septum.

Question 2

will using a nasal spray help treat a deviated septum?

Accepted Answer

No: A deviated nasal septum is crooked or displaced cartilage and bone inside the nose. This can only be corrected with surgery. Noses sprays may provide some temporary relief but no cure. Remember, over the counter nose sprays should only be used  for a few days at a time as they can cause a rebound effect making the nose more blocked and can damage the inside of the nose.

Question 3

can avamys steroid nasal spray make you gain weight ?

Accepted Answer

No: 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 4

how long should you take steroid nasal spray for?

Accepted Answer

As long as needed: 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

can i use a neti pot with steroid nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what are some side effects of taking steroid nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Nose bleed: 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

No: 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 9

any suggestions on a different nasal spray steroid than nasonex (mometasone)?  what are some other brands to try?

Accepted Answer

Many: Flonase, rhinocort, nasacort, (triamcinolone) omnaris, etc.

Question 10

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

Many options: 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.

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