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How Much Time These Sprays Can Be Taken Safely Since These Are Steroids?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Question: Hello doctor, i suffer from allergies such as from dust and dry air. I cannot escape the environment conditions so living in mask all the time is also not an solution, so i generally take Allegra 120 mg or sometimes montelukast/levocetirizine combination to control the symptoms. My major issue is the post nasal drip or mucus which is of usually thin and sticky remains struck throughout in my nasal passage. constantly irritating me to clear it up which also frequently leads to sore throat due to too much clearing.

I have contacted doctor in past before but i got mixed suggestions of using Nasal spray based on mometasone and Fluticasone so i am confused as to what is generally more effective for this condition and how much time these sprays can be taken safely since these are steroids? i have never used any spray other than a saline one.
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Answered by Dr. Sunny Madar (28 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best is to find allergen ( intradermal skin test is option)

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
Symptomatic treatment can be Allegra or levocetrizine ,montelukast which u already using ,when comes to mometasone a weak before season of allergy can be started, fluticasome from two sprays to come one spray after a week !not more than 6 mo only as needed to treat symptoms ( skin allergy testing is good unless contraindications) breathing exercises sky shows better results in this
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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Follow up: Dr. Sunny Madar (9 hours later)
Thanks for your response doctor, even if allergen is identified so what generally is the next step apart from avoidance offcourse? is it possible to make body immune to that?
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Answered by Dr. Sunny Madar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
If it is avoidable totally cure , yes immunotherapy is way to make immune

Detailed Answer:
If it is possible to eliminate or avoidable then total cure ! Otherwise immunotherapy is solution but these takes long duration i.e doc will give u that allergen and make u immune in standard lab conditions ,can take years also
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

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How Much Time These Sprays Can Be Taken Safely Since These Are Steroids?

Brief Answer: Best is to find allergen ( intradermal skin test is option) Detailed Answer: Hi dear Symptomatic treatment can be Allegra or levocetrizine ,montelukast which u already using ,when comes to mometasone a weak before season of allergy can be started, fluticasome from two sprays to come one spray after a week !not more than 6 mo only as needed to treat symptoms ( skin allergy testing is good unless contraindications) breathing exercises sky shows better results in this