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Is It Safe To Use Nasal Sprays For Long Term Use ?
Sir, I am suffering from cold, sneezing, itching of nose and eyes from the last 16 years. I have undergone nose surgery for septum deviation 15 years back. I have at present using Nasal sprays(carticosteroids). Can i continue sprays, is there any harm for long time use? Is there any other alternative remedy for me.? K.Krishnarjuna rao Rajahmundry A.P.India
Tue, 27 Dec 2011
Welcome to HCM.
I think you have nasal allergic problem.long time use of any drug may cause some side effects.you can start good anti allergic drugs.try to avoid dusty,smoky air pollution.
Aroma therapy for nasal problem is available as alternative therapy.yoga and regular habit of pranayam is also helpful.Thanks.
I think you have nasal allergic problem.long time use of any drug may cause some side effects.you can start good anti allergic drugs.try to avoid dusty,smoky air pollution.
Aroma therapy for nasal problem is available as alternative therapy.yoga and regular habit of pranayam is also helpful.Thanks.
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