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I just took flonase nasal spray and it is leaking at the back of my throat into my mouth and tastes like honey. is this ok to get in mouth and throat?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No problem: Just rinse and gargle after use, feeling it in your throat is rather a good sign that it was sprayed the right way to cover the nasal cavity

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2018

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A member asked:

I just took flonase nasal spray and it is leaking at the back of my throat into my mouth and tastes like honey. is this ok to get in mouth and throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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