A 43-year-old member asked:
what's better than flonase?
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Dr. Bernstein Joel answered
60 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
All about the same: All of the topical steroids have about equal efficacy (activity) and safety. I do not think changing from Flonase to another topical steroid will significantly change your nasal function. Remember, these drugs are specifically used for allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Check with an allergist. Finally, although these topical steroids are about the same, some people do prefer a particular one.
Answered on Mar 7, 2020
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