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

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

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Answered 10/28/2018

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I don't get any relief from fluticasone sprays in post nasal drip (oral antihistamines work) which means I am steroid non responder. Does it also mean I will be non responsive to oral steroids like prednisolone if ever taken for any medicalcondition?

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