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Nasal steroid sprays for rhinitis/thick pnd, give me perioral dermatitis. tried antihistamines, montelukast, ipratropium, ppis as alternative. ideas?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Saline: Irrigate 2-3 times daily with saline (via neti-pot or squeeze bottle). This is step one. Otherwise, physical exam and history are needed to determine rhinitis subtype (allergic, vasomotor, infectious, etc.). Good luck!

Answered 9/6/2016

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