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Can I Use Nasal Spray For Running Nose, Congestion, Eyes Turned Red From Allergies?

My son has an old Rhinocort aqua nasal spray prescription that he had not used in a while. He is 14 years old and tonight he started having some runny nose, congestion and eyes are obviously red from allergies. I am thinking of letting him use the nasal spray. It wise or should I run out and get something for his current condition?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

YOu can consider the use of the nasal spray that he has available to him.

Runny nose, nasal congestion can be commonly due to allergies or infections such as the common cold or bacterial infections (not as common as the viral cold infection).

In addition to the nasal spray , a decongestant either oral or topical would also be helpful.
These can come combined with an antihistamine which may also help to relieve his symptoms.

These would be available over the counter at your local pharmacy.

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Can I Use Nasal Spray For Running Nose, Congestion, Eyes Turned Red From Allergies?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic YOu can consider the use of the nasal spray that he has available to him. Runny nose, nasal congestion can be commonly due to allergies or infections such as the common cold or bacterial infections (not as common as the viral cold infection). In addition to the nasal spray , a decongestant either oral or topical would also be helpful. These can come combined with an antihistamine which may also help to relieve his symptoms. These would be available over the counter at your local pharmacy. I hope this helps