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Steroid Nasal Sprays Show Small Benefit for Sinusitis: Study
Posted 12 days ago by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, May 15 – Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests. The British analysis of six prior studies found that the sprays confer only a small degree of benefit, and only after being taken for three weeks at relatively high doses. The disappointing observation comes amid growing public health concerns that the more common use of antibiotics for short-term sinusitis symptoms is both ineffective and potentially dangerous because the drugs contribute to bacterial resistance. "Looking at all the trials together, we found that nasal steroids seem to give a small benefit for patients with acute sinusitis," said study co-author Matthew Thompson, a senior clinical scientist in the department of primary care health sciences at the University of Oxford, in England. "In fact, they work about ... Read more
Related support groups: Sinusitis, Nasonex, Flonase, Omnaris, Nasacort, Veramyst, Nasacort AQ, Sinus Symptoms, Rhinocort, Rhinocort Aqua, Nasacort HFA, Vancenase AQ, Nasalide, Beconase AQ, Zetonna
Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray for Allergies
Posted 18 Aug 2011 by Drugs.com
-- A nasal spray can help many allergy sufferers find relief from symptoms, but it's important that the spray be used correctly. The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these suggestions when using a nasal spray: It may take as long as two weeks before you notice the spray's full effect. At least once per week, wash the canister that delivers the spray. Before you spray, sniff air into each nostril to allow the medication to go deep inside the nose. Aim the spray straight toward the back of your head. If used correctly, the spray shouldn't leak from your nose or down your throat. Stop using the spray for a few days if you have a nosebleed or feel pain in the nose. Use the medication as directed by your doctor, and store it out of direct sunlight. Read more
Related support groups: Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis, Hay Fever, Nasonex, Flonase, Omnaris, Astelin, Veramyst, Azelastine, Astepro, Rhinocort, Rhinocort Aqua, Nasal Allergy Control, NasalCrom, Nasarel
Health Tip: Using a Steroid Nasal Spray
Posted 13 Jan 2009 by Drugs.com
-- Steroid nasal sprays can be used to help nasal congestion and mucus production, symptoms of conditions including sinusitis (sinus inflammation). The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions when using a nasal steroid spray: If your nasal spray comes in a canister, make sure you wash the canister device thoroughly at least once each week. Before you spray, sniff air into each nostril to be sure the passageways are clear. Point the nozzle straight toward the back of your head so that you don't waste the medicine. The medicine should not drip down the back of your throat or from your nose. Stop using the spray if you have nosebleeds or pain in your nose. Discuss these symptoms with your doctor. Give the spray time to work. You may not see results for up to two weeks. Read more
Related support groups: Nasonex, Flonase, Omnaris, Nasacort, Rhinocort, Nasalide, Beconase AQ