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How can flonase help the swelling of a middle nasal septum?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

It doesn't: Flonase should not be aimed at the septum since it will likely cause nosebleeds. The nasal septum does not swell much if at all . If aimed towards the side of the nose where the swelling occurs, it works by reducing inflammation which accounts for much of the nasal symptoms including swelling.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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A member asked:

How can flonase help the swelling of a middle nasal septum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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