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Non steroidal nasal spray
I have nose block sinusitis since long. 6 weeks over after covid recovery, doctor suggested to take duanase spray. I am little afraid of using it as it contqins steroid. During covid treatment no steroid taken, no diabetics. I am afraid of using it for mucormicrosys as side effect of it. Please suggest.
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If you have nasal allergy you can try oral anti histamines.
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get a CT scan of sinuses to see any other causes like polyps.
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Local acting steroid in the nose spray is very mild and will not cause side effects like systemic oral steroids so you can use it without fear if your doctor has prescribed.
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