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Is Nasal Spray Safe For Long Term Usage?

Hello .... I catch cold very easily - atleast once every quarter and it persists for a long time. I got a Sinsus X-Ray done. I was diagnoised with thickening of membranes and sinuses filled with fluid. My Doctor tells me that the cold is because of the sinus condition. I have been prescribed Duonase Nasal Spray - Once every nostril twice a day. Questions : * Is a Nasal Spray necessary ? Can I take Oral Medicines ? * Will I have to use it life long ? * Will this be a habit forming drug ? * What are the side effects ? * Will long term use have any affect on my sense of taste or smell ? Thanks much for your opinion.
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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duonase nasal spray is safe for years together to use .
oral medicines have side effects when used for long.
few patients may experience decrease in sense of smell which is temporary.
nasal spray has very few side effects ,
but should be used properly.
it is best useful for allergic rhinitis
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Is Nasal Spray Safe For Long Term Usage?

duonase nasal spray is safe for years together to use . oral medicines have side effects when used for long. few patients may experience decrease in sense of smell which is temporary. nasal spray has very few side effects , but should be used properly. it is best useful for allergic rhinitis