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Does Nasal Spray Reduce The Level Of Mucus In Nose?
Question: will this spray reduce the level of mucus in my nose ? I AM taking an antibiodic at this time for a sinus infectjon
Brief Answer:
Fluticasone will reduce stuffy nose, antibiotics will treat infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your qeury in detail.
Nasal spray fluticasone is a steroid preparation for the nose and works as an anti inflammatory medication. It is given for inflammation in the nose (rhinitis) which is usually a seasonal occurrence in many people.
Taking fluticasone will reduce the swelling and inflammation in the nose and the mucus formed will be less making you feel more comfortable and decrease the stuffy nose sensation. This should be taken as two sprays in to each nostril as recommended by your doctor.You will feel the benefits a day after you start using it.
It is important for you to continue taking amoxicillin 500 mg and this will kill the bacteria causing the sinus infection. This will also control the sinus infection and the amount of mucus draining through the nose. Amoxicillin is to be taken for a short course of about a week.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Fluticasone will reduce stuffy nose, antibiotics will treat infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your qeury in detail.
Nasal spray fluticasone is a steroid preparation for the nose and works as an anti inflammatory medication. It is given for inflammation in the nose (rhinitis) which is usually a seasonal occurrence in many people.
Taking fluticasone will reduce the swelling and inflammation in the nose and the mucus formed will be less making you feel more comfortable and decrease the stuffy nose sensation. This should be taken as two sprays in to each nostril as recommended by your doctor.You will feel the benefits a day after you start using it.
It is important for you to continue taking amoxicillin 500 mg and this will kill the bacteria causing the sinus infection. This will also control the sinus infection and the amount of mucus draining through the nose. Amoxicillin is to be taken for a short course of about a week.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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