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A member asked:

Is it normal for sprays like flonase to drip out your nose or down the throat (and possibly sore throat)?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: It's connected and will go down your throat. This is normal.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 10/23/2016

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