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How do Steroid Nasal sprays work ? Do it help to cure polyps or nasal allergy ? What is nasal douching ? As a chronic sinusitis patient knowing these would be helpful. Please give me answers.

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Steroid Nasal spray decrease sensitivity to allergy by reducing inflammation (swelling), It may cure small polyp, or reduce its size do that breathing becomes easy, not completely cure or excise poly ...  Read More

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. Thanks

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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. ...  Read More

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I have recovered from Covid. My doctor prescribed steroid nasal spray for allergic rhinitis for 15 days. Will it reduce my immunity? Increase my chance for other infection. I had mild covid infection and didn't take any steroids.

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Dont worry It is not systemic steroid ...  Read More

I suffer from allergic rhinitis, so i was recommended combinase ft nasal spray by the doctor. My query is whether this can be used for a long time ? What is the safest period i can continue for and take a break? My symptoms are such that i cannot sleep at night if I don't use spray as my nose gets blocked as soon as I lie down or if my forehead get

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Steroids nasal spray given for 3 months ...  Read More

I have been using a steroidal nasal spray for 2+ years. I get severe congestion if I stop using it. Will this periodic usage affect my heart health ? How to slowly taper off the usage

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CT PNS and endoscopy ...  Read More

I'm suffering from sinusitis and breathing problem with blocked nose, cold and production of mucus throught out the year. Will suffer worse in cold atmosphere, in air conditioned areas. Is use of Nasonex spray for a long time safe for us?

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Take warm or hot drinks often – hot tea , hot coffee,hot Soups, hot milk.Avoid Fried/Oily foods like –Samosa, Dosa, Pakora, Papad, Namkeens, Potato Chips , Namkeens.Avoid Hotel Food, ...  Read More

I have recovered from covid 6 weeks back. I was on oral steroids for one month and on oxygen hospitalized for 10 days. No diabetes. Now I am suffering from postnatal drip. ENT doctor prescribed furamist and allegra M. Since the nasal spray is steriod, I am worried taking it due to fungal infections like black fungus. Please suggest if incan continu

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U can continue steroidal nasal spray Dnt wry .Consult online for further evaluation. ...  Read More

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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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

How long I need to wait for experiencing visible improvement after starting homeopathy treatment for chronic sinusitis & allergic rhinitis. I had undergone sinus surgery in 2011 and since then using steroid nasal spray.

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Homoeopathy base on complete cure of patient not single disease.So keep patience.I cured such patient completely in 6 month but it depends on patients complete history. ...  Read More

My doc had suggested metatop nasal spray (1 puff in each nostril) for allergic reaction when I face cold weather etc., 1) Is it safe to use Metatop nasal spray for long duration? for months or years? I get normal if I use the spray for a week or two and I generally resume after 2 weeks or so when I get those symptoms again. 2) Side effects on lon

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Intranasal corticosteroid sprays when used as prescribed by an ENT Specialist are safe for long term use. A Swedish studied it's effects on pregnant women and later on their children for 40 years and ...  Read More

I have got sinusitis and green mucus . I m using furamist for last 15 days .i was better but again due to cold weather i got problem back . Mucus is sticky now . Will furamist help in green stcky mucus?

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Plz get NCCT PNS ...  Read More

I'm using steroid based topical cream since last 1 year unknowingly but now I want stop using it but I'm afraid of rebound pigmentation

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you need to gradually taper it under supervision of dermatologist ...  Read More

I have allergies from dust mites and pollen due to which i get recurring sinus problem and nose blockage. I am using furamist 1 spray 2 times a day for that . Will it help?

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Along with that take Allegra M at bed time ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with chronic rhinitis sinusitis. This diagnosis was made after having headache for a month and on and off cold for couple of months. Was prescribed with antibiotic for a week followed nasal steroidal drops for a month. I am still experiencing on and off pain the sinus areas and face. And I also feel like something is pushin

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Nasal spray may be required longer in chronic rhinosinusitis ...  Read More

Sinusitis problems left side headache nose block neck pain breathless .smell in neck before 5-6 months

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●Yes it  can be permanently cured with Homeopathy Treatment . ●Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic  ●With my treatment of 1.5 month you will get permane ...  Read More

Five years ago, I had to undergo FESS because my forehead started swelling due to sinus infection. One year it was normal. After I get frequent headaches, pain all over the face ear. Whenever I seek medical help, it only works for a week..like montecope tab. After the course it reoccurs..Now the symptoms are getting worse. Pain in spreading to the

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Pls do CT PNS AND REVIEW.. ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Mam, It's been more than 10 years I've been dealing with a consistent issue of producing white mucus in my saliva every day. Oddly, when I consume spicy foods, it seems to trigger the expulsion of the mucus. However, on other occasions, it remains trapped in my chest and throat, leading to a feeling of heaviness in my head. Additionally, I'v

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Immunotherapy is your best choice ...  Read More

I'm having sinusitis infection. So , my doctor recommended to use fluticasone nasal spray once in night before bed time for continuous 1 month. I'm using the nasal spray daily. Can it affect my eyes . So, what to do now. As I have to complete my 1 month dosage and I also can't stop using it..

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It's a steroid spray. In susceptible individuals, it can cause an increase in eye pressure. You can get your eye pressure tested regularly. Continue nasal spray. ...  Read More

Undergone FESS in 2011. Using Flauticasone plus Azelastine nasal spray. Nowadays, suffering from cough all of a sudden with phlegm . Any chance it may be due to sinusitis and course of action please.

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May b allergic cough But need to know the detail history kindly Consult ...  Read More

My son is having sinusitis after visiting my doctor suggested augmentin 375 tablet . Given one dose however fever repeated again . How long it will take to show the effectiveness of this medicine. It's been 4 days his fever is not subsiding

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Kindly give medicine with proper dose and timing as suggested by your doc. In between fever do cold sponging. Fever mostly subside from day 2-3 onwards. ...  Read More

I'm having a sinusitis problem for nearly 10+ years I have always had a blockage nose for one side and frequently getting headaches before, and now it has developed as I'm getting a headache when I use my phone for some time. Can anybody please suggest the best treatment to cure this problem permanently.

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Looks like you are suffering from Chronic sinus inflammation ...  Read More

Disclaimer : Please ignore the question if you are here for advertisement. Write an answer only if you have genuine love for spreading medical knowledge among all. What is the use of Steroids like Clobetasol/ Betamethsone in Dermatology ? Should steroid be avoided as first line of treatment for anything ? If yes, then why ?

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor(s), kindly suggest any non-steroidal nasal spray that can effectively works for Post Nasal Drip? Thanks

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Steroid spray reduces inflammation of mucosa and is beneficial... If you want to take non steroidal then yu can go for Xylomist nasal drops but post nasal discharge is a symptom... Could be due to Dev ...  Read More

What supplement or meds will be good for prolonged usage for liver and lipid levels if taking Anabolic steroids for bodybuilding.

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Better to avoid anabolic steroids until medically warranted ...  Read More

I have chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and DNS I have tried many medication but not get relief and lastly I have taken steroids and antibiotics plz suggest any useful medicine for nasal polyps and sinusitis

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Hey consult with ENT specialist for physical examination because it is a surgical procedure. Once your polyp is removed then your sinusitis will go automatically. Its a very small surgery. Now your ag ...  Read More

I had really bad headaches specially on the right side of my forehead it gets worse every winter but year it was bad and i got eyesight problems i went to doc he told he its probably migrane or because of weak eyesight i got my eyes checked and vision test i felt better and he also gave me medicine for migrane after few days i couldn't open my righ

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

My doctor has recommended to use metatop nasal spray, twice a day for 1 month. He said there should be a gap of 12 hours between the two drops. He also mentioned that the natural steroids of the nose should not get messed up and that one usually comes around 4 in the morning. Now, if I missed a dose and sprayed at 2 in the morning, will it affect

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The steroid balance will not change in one dosage . Don’t worry. But try to take medicines correctly in morning and night and fixed times ...  Read More

Hello. I was prescribed Flomist Nasal Spray one puff twice daily in each nostril for a month as I was diagnosed with Sinusitis. Will this lower my immunity against COVID and other viral infections?

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No it acts locally, there is minimal systemic absorption, so it will not have any effect on immunity ...  Read More

What nasal spray should I use? Doctor gave me Otrivin nasal drops for chronic sinusitis. I also have fluticasone Nasal spray IP and Nasoclear. Please tell me which is the best amongst them...

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Dont use otrivin for long duration, max use it for less than a week. Fluticasone u can use but gradually taper the dose, nasoclear u can use without worry ...  Read More

Dear doctor I was suffering from very bad cold nasal allergies from last 1 month . Using flomist nasal spray . That is a steroid. Last week I found I am pregnant. Is this safe to continue it. Regards Kusum

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Yes u can take ...  Read More

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