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Glaucoma from steroid

2019-08-29 10:25:25
Can 7 years use of nasal corticosteroid spray like Nasomac AF( Flauticasone) or Metaspray (Mometasone) cause Glaucoma? I am suffering from this after usage for 7 years. Is Montemac FX alone recommended to avoid Glaucoma risk.
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Newer intranasal steroid sprays have lesser incidence to cause glaucoma Bec of their lesser bioavailability
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Intra nasal steroid sprays are better when compared to oral antihistamines
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Answered2019-09-04 11:45:03

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