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Do steroid nasal sprays suppress the immune system?
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Steroid nasal spray: Studies have NOT shown that steroid nasal sprays suppress the immune system. The effect of the steroid is limited to the nasal passages. It does not affect any other body part.
Answered 2/18/2021
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