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Is There An Alternative Of Nasacort That Can Be Taken For Allergic Rhinitis?

Hi. I am having indoor allergies at work. I believe the building is old and does not have a lot of openings for fresh air. I recently got a septo-plasty and reduction of turbinates through surgery. My ent specialist recommended Nasacort and Affrin (only my need immediate relief and I use it only 3 days and take a break). My concern is that when not taking affrin my nose is clogged which prevents me from concentrating at work. Is there any other medication I can try other than Nasacor and not rely on Affrin. I do irrigation using nasal saline and have also used vicks spray but none of them work like Affrin. Please advice if there is any alternative to affrin.

Thank you,
Zain
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Nasacort is having mometasone. It is inhaled corticosteroid. Afrin is having oxymetazoline. Afrin is habit forming drug so better not to take it. You should take

1. Combination of fluticasone and azelastin nasal spray twice daily in each nostril.
2. Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night. These will improve your symptoms without much habit formation.

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Is There An Alternative Of Nasacort That Can Be Taken For Allergic Rhinitis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nasacort is having mometasone. It is inhaled corticosteroid. Afrin is having oxymetazoline. Afrin is habit forming drug so better not to take it. You should take 1. Combination of fluticasone and azelastin nasal spray twice daily in each nostril. 2. Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night. These will improve your symptoms without much habit formation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.