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Has anyone experience bad smells coming from their nose after using prescription q nasl nasal steroid spray?

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Yes: Yes, one side effect of steroid nasal sprays is an alteration in smell and sometimes taste. If it's too bothersome, you might try a different steroid nasal spray, but keep in mind that they can all do it. You might just have better luck with something else, so it could be worth a try......

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Answered 10/23/2017

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Hi all Is there any side effects like increase nose swelling when using nasal steroid spray after 2 months from rhinoplasty?

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Doesn't feel like sinus problems any more but still post nasal drip? Should continue steroid nose spray?

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