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Steroid nasal spray sideeffect?
I used fluticon furoate nasal spray for allergic rhinitis as prescribed by my doc. i have pressure in my ears after taking it. is it normal
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Its normal to have some pain and irritation on taking the nasal spray.
Use the spray properly as prescribed.
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if u experience more pain then once show it to An ENT specialist.
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Fluticasone furoate nasal spray is generally safe and quite effective for allergic rhinitis. The ear pressure you’re feeling could be due to Eustachian tube dysfunction, which often accompanies nasal allergy or sinus inflammation. Sometimes, when nasal congestion reduces rapidly after using the spray, temporary ear pressure or a blocked-ear sensation may occur.
It’s not usually dangerous — but if you experience pain, hearing loss, dizziness, or persistent ear pressure, it’s important to get it examined. In such cases, we usually check the nose, sinuses, and eardrum to rule out middle-ear fluid or infection.
Meanwhile, make sure you’re using the spray correctly — slightly tilt your head forward and direct the nozzle away from the nasal septum to avoid irritation or rebound congestion.
If the pressure persists beyond a few days or worsens, I’d recommend a short video or chat consultation so I can assess your symptoms properly and guide you on the next steps or any additional treatment.
You can reach me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six for quick advice and personalised guidance.
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Yes mild irritation is common.Take the spray as prescribed your physician and do not take it as an off the counter drug
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Since I have studied ENT I can tell you that usually using a steroid nasal spray doesn't have major side effects.
The pressure that you are talking about here can be due to retraction of tympanic membrane ( ear drum) and due to cold episodes.
I would suggest you to practice Valsalva exercise where you exhale with mouth and nose closed. It's an exercise for tympanic membrane.
Try it.
If you still feel any other associated symptom like heaviness of ear, blocked ear, reduced hearing, then you can contact me here on this platform.
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Any form of steroids requires tapering of doses. Consult your physician for the same.
For pressure in ear, you may consult ENT for further evaluation.
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This is not due to spray . For further you can consult
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Well it is normal in allergic rhinitis but if it causes more problems for you than you will consult a doctor. I would like to suggest you to check the doses whether you are taking the correct dose or not ?
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first check the doses if it still causes then consult a doctor
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It is not due to fluticon spray mainly due to eustachian tube problems
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Kindly consult ENT specialist if problem aggrevates
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It is not likely due to fluticon it is due to allergic rhnitis you have to consult for further evaluation u can do valsalva manoeuvre and take steam it will help
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Need to clinically assess and need medical history
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Nasal spray is unlikely to have caused pressure in the ears, rather it's due to fullness of the eustachean tubes associated with rhinitis
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Its less likely due to spray rather It seems as the phase of the illness
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Consult online we can discuss about this
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Pressure is due to nose blockage, not from the spray
And it's normal
Continue medication
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Reach out on video call consultation with me.
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the pressure in your ears is because the pathway is blocked, it happens because of the rhinitis not because if the medication
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continue to use the medication
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steam inhalation helps in relieving the symptoms. do steam inhalation twice a day
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Consult to E N T
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Consult your ENT specialist
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Not to be taken for more than 1 week
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According to your severity, addition of antihistamine medicines also needed to tackle the issue. Spray alone never creates any issues.
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Kindly consult an ENT as that is not supposed to be ther
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Some pressure in ears can occur due to congested nose as well.
Do steam inhalation with karvol capsule 2 to 3 times daily .
If sense of pressure is more, if there is much ear pain and or giddiness, consult ENT specialist physically.
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Its not normal. It has multiple side effects. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Hello,
Mild ear pressure or a feeling of fullness can sometimes occur after using fluticasone furoate nasal spray, especially if there is underlying nasal congestion or Eustachian tube blockage. It's usually temporary.
What you can do:
Try gentle nasal irrigation with saline to relieve congestion.
Avoid forceful nose blowing.
Use the spray exactly as prescribed.
When to seek help:
If you have severe ear pain, hearing loss, dizziness, or discharge from the ear, contact or you can reach out to me at 9555968one68
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Monitor symptoms for a few days while continuing the nasal spray as prescribed.
Use saline nasal irrigation to reduce nasal congestion, which can relieve ear pressure.
Avoid forceful nose blowing and heavy Valsalva maneuvers.
• Ear pressure persists beyond a few days
There is pain, hearing loss, ringing, dizziness, or discharge from the ear
In short: continue spray, manage congestion, and seek medical review if severe or persistent.
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No such reference in literature. But please consult a superspecialist
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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6 yrs exp
Delhi
Visit to ent doctor
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
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6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Mostly because of allergic rhinitis
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consultation
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Dr. Riya Biswas
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Dont worry take steam as well. Its temporary effect,stays for few minutes.it will get resolved.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Ear full ness it's bks of nasal congestion
Use nasal spray no issues
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is still fine
Pls don’t worry
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