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Hi There - I Was Recently Treated For Eustachian Tube

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Posted on Sun, 13 Sep 2020
Question: Hi there - I was recently treated for eustachian tube dysfunction using a steroid nasal spray for about 2 months, and the spray made my nose quite dry. About 3 weeks after I stopped using the spray and my nose was returning to normal (not so dry), I developed a burning sensation in my nose, which has recently gotten worse. I am also finding that the inside of my nose has become quite sensitive to cold as well. What do you think is wrong?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Steroid spray can sometimes make the nose dry

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome the Ask A Doctor service.

Steroid spray can sometimes make the nose dry as it will reduce the congestion. You can use saline nasal spray solspre which will help in moistening of the nasal mucosa and reducing the allergic mucin. Solspre has no side effects. It won't make the mucosa dry and neither it will make it sensitive to cold. In the meantime you can take nasoclear nose gel to moist the nose. Nasoclear gel is also saline gel. Take steam inhalation. Drink more water. Do nasal breathing exercises and yoga. No need to use fluticasone nasal spray as if for now.

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Hi There - I Was Recently Treated For Eustachian Tube

Brief Answer: Steroid spray can sometimes make the nose dry Detailed Answer: Hii. Welcome the Ask A Doctor service. Steroid spray can sometimes make the nose dry as it will reduce the congestion. You can use saline nasal spray solspre which will help in moistening of the nasal mucosa and reducing the allergic mucin. Solspre has no side effects. It won't make the mucosa dry and neither it will make it sensitive to cold. In the meantime you can take nasoclear nose gel to moist the nose. Nasoclear gel is also saline gel. Take steam inhalation. Drink more water. Do nasal breathing exercises and yoga. No need to use fluticasone nasal spray as if for now. Please review if you have any queries.