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What are the side effects of taking nasal spray contain corticosteriods because i have allergy for life long?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Nosebleeds: are the most common although less than 1% incidence if used properly (aiming spray towards the outside direction instead of the center). The safety record for long term use has been quite good otherwise.

Answered 4/19/2019

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