Nasal Steroids
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for indoor, outdoor, and food-related allergies
Targets the root cause of allergies by training your immune system over time
Convenient at-home treatment, shipped directly to you
Personalized formulas tailored to your specific allergy triggers
Clinician-guided care, prescribed and monitored by licensed Allergy Center providers
Starting at
$50/mo
Overview
Nasal corticosteroids are the most effective medication for treating allergic rhinitis, particularly nasal congestion. They work by reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.
available
- Fluticasone (Flonase, generic)
- Mometasone (Nasonex)
- Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
- Budesonide (Rhinocort)
- Beclomethasone (Beconase)
technique
steps
- Blow nose gently to clear passages
- Shake bottle if required
- Tilt head slightly forward
- Insert tip into one nostril, pointing toward outer corner of eye
- Spray while breathing in gently through nose
- Repeat for other nostril
- Avoid sniffing hard or tilting head back
tips
- Use consistently for best results
- May take 1-2 weeks to see full benefit
- Continue use during allergy season
- Don't stop abruptly if symptoms improve
onset
initial
Some improvement may be seen within 12-24 hours
full
Maximum benefit typically achieved after 1-2 weeks of consistent use
maintenance
Continue daily use during allergy season for optimal control
side Effects
common
- Mild nasal irritation or dryness
- Occasional nosebleeds (usually minor)
- Unpleasant taste or smell (usually temporary)
rare
- Nasal septum perforation (very rare, with long-term misuse)
- Systemic side effects (minimal with proper technique)
- Growth suppression in children (rare with standard doses)
prevention
- Use proper technique
- Don't aim spray toward nasal septum
- Use saline irrigation if dryness occurs
effectiveness
- Most effective for nasal congestion
- Also helps with sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose
- Can be combined with antihistamines for comprehensive relief
- Superior to antihistamines alone for moderate to severe symptoms
special
children
Safe for children, but use child-appropriate formulations and doses
pregnancy
Generally considered safe, but discuss with provider
long Term
Safe for long-term use when used as directed
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