Allergies For Dummies<sup>&#174;<sup> by William E. Berger MD MBA

Author:William E. Berger, MD, MBA
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Published: 2010-05-23T04:00:00+00:00

Nasal corticosteroid sprays provide gradual relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms. Initially, you may need to use the medication for several days before the spray suppresses the inflammation. Full effectiveness may require two to three weeks of daily application.

Only use nasal corticosteroids if your nose is clear enough for the spray to penetrate. If your nose is seriously congested, you may need to use a nasal decongestant for only the first three to five days just prior to administering the nasal corticosteroid spray. See Chapter 3 for details on nasal decongestants.

In order to prevent injuring your septum (the bone that divides the nose into two nostrils), direct the spray away from the septum and slightly in the direction of your ears. You may even want to spray the product once in the air to judge the force of the spray before using it in your nose.

Using an aqueous (AQ) formulation of a nasal corticosteroid, because of its gentler action on the nasal lining, can often minimize the typical adverse side effects of nasal corticosteroid sprays, such as nasal irritation, burning, drying, and nosebleeds.

Although some evidence indicates that nasal corticosteroid sprays are highly effective and safe for children, some doctors are concerned about the possible effects the sprays may temporarily have on the growth rate of children who use them. If your child uses a nasal corticosteroid spray, make sure that your child’s physician knows about your concerns so he can accurately monitor your youngster’s growth.

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