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Was told nasal sprays has less side effects than oral or cortisone injections, but what if i use the nasal sprays for more than 10 yrs?
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Bad policy: Make the membranes inflamed and less responsive to effective repair. Not a good idea at all. Find out why you might need this type of help and treat the cause rather than the symptom.
Answered 5/6/2013
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