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Can Rhinocort Be Taken Instead Of Pulmicort For A Sinus Infection?

my allergy Dr. wants me to treat a sinus infection by using a Nealmed spray sith 8 oz. distilled water and a pkg of pulmicort. Pharmacy wants a preauthorization. While insurance makes a decision, the Dr. called me back, he said that Rhinocort otc would work. what do you think?
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

According to history, they are not the same, but Rhinocort may help too.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla
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Can Rhinocort Be Taken Instead Of Pulmicort For A Sinus Infection?

Hello, According to history, they are not the same, but Rhinocort may help too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla