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What Causes Swelling And Flushing On Cheeks After Using Azelastineine Nasal Spray?
Question: I used Azelastineine nasal spray first time this Morning for Sinusitis and allergy problem
( have been using Flonase spray; Claritin, Predisone 10 mg, and Singular pill; Keflex 500 mg)
For a wk now) Azelastine is new spray.. Aroun 1 pm I felt flushed in my left chek area and
Swelling in cheek and nasal passage with headache.. Looked in mirror .. A raised red nickel
Size Spot on my cheek. What could it be?
( have been using Flonase spray; Claritin, Predisone 10 mg, and Singular pill; Keflex 500 mg)
For a wk now) Azelastine is new spray.. Aroun 1 pm I felt flushed in my left chek area and
Swelling in cheek and nasal passage with headache.. Looked in mirror .. A raised red nickel
Size Spot on my cheek. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
Discontinue the Azelastine nasal spray immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This seems to be an allergic reaction to the Azelastine Nasal Spray, especially if it is the only new medication that you have used among the list.
2. Discontinue the Azelastine Spray immediately and inform your physician.
3. Azelastine is an anti-allergy medication and hence should not cause such reactions. There is either a direct allergy or a cross reaction. Sometimes it may be the preservatives, stabilizers or propellant that is the culprit. A different brand may be tried after this reaction subsides.
4. Soft tissue infection and cellulitis of the cheek should be ruled out by a direct examination. Is the red area itching or warm to touch?
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Discontinue the Azelastine nasal spray immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This seems to be an allergic reaction to the Azelastine Nasal Spray, especially if it is the only new medication that you have used among the list.
2. Discontinue the Azelastine Spray immediately and inform your physician.
3. Azelastine is an anti-allergy medication and hence should not cause such reactions. There is either a direct allergy or a cross reaction. Sometimes it may be the preservatives, stabilizers or propellant that is the culprit. A different brand may be tried after this reaction subsides.
4. Soft tissue infection and cellulitis of the cheek should be ruled out by a direct examination. Is the red area itching or warm to touch?
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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