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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Running Nose, Itching And Sneezing

Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2015

Question: hello doctor.im 20yrs old girl.Recently very frequent runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing, no fever or coughing. The doctor told me, I suffer from allergic rhinitis. Give me the fluticasone propionate spray. After spraying the spray my throat don't feel well a bit disgusting,i think the spary is going through my nose in to my mouth.and my ear dont feel well.what is going on?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is a normal phenomenon after using the spray.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Do not worry! This is a normal phenomenon which happens after using the steroid nasal spray. The presence of preservatives in the spray gives a weird taste and the steroid per se causes decongestion of the mucosa. The decongested mucosa becomes dry, thus causing irritation of the nose and throat.

Similar thing happens at the nasal end of Eustachian tube (the tube connecting nose and the ear). The spray tries to decongest the swollen mucosa around the tube causing tingling sensation in the ear.

With regular usage, you will get accustomed for the spray. You can always wash your mouth after using the spray, this reduces any bad taste in the mouth. If you are unable to get adjusted for fluticasone nasal spray you can request your doctor to change it over to momentasone nasal spray.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

When will the medicine work？

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Medicine will start working after 2 weeks...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

The steroid nasal spray if used regularly, it starts working only after 2 weeks from the date of starting of the medicine.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (26 hours later)

Why there are a lot of phlegm in my throat. And these phlegmy cough not to come out, it is related to allergic rhinitis? And phlegm influence me to eat, what method can alleviate. I w smoke alo

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Phlegm is the reaction of the tissues...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

The phlegm is a result of the reaction of the nasal and sinus mucosa to the allergens.

A mucolytic such as ambroxol or bromhexine available under various brand names can help in reducing the phlegm.

Also, you need to use saline nasal spray followed by steam inhalation. Normal saline helps in easy clearance of nasal and throat secretions. Drink plenty of warm water.

Finally, if possible, avoid smoking. Smoking worsens the inflammation and increases the consistency of the secretions.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju