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Do i have to take flonase every day for my allergies, or just when i'm having symptoms?

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Daily: Nasal steroids like Flonase have to be used daily to work well. If you use them sporadically, you're just rinsing out your nose with really expensive water.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/5/2017

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