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What Causes Sore Throat After Using Fluticasone?
I am currently using fluticasone (Flonase) and am experiencing sore throats in the morning and some thick phlegm as well. As a result I speak with a hoarse voice for some time. The pain goes away but I m concerned about the cause. I gargle with salt water thinking this may be a cold or some other throat infection, but want to make sure it isn t the result of this medication.
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat after using Fluticasone . Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory infection ( bacterial or viral ). But in your case the symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction due to fluticasone . I would suggest you to consult chest specialist . Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test , viral culture test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Doctor my also alter the dose of medicine you are already taking or prescribe substitute.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat after using Fluticasone . Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory infection ( bacterial or viral ). But in your case the symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction due to fluticasone . I would suggest you to consult chest specialist . Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test , viral culture test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Doctor my also alter the dose of medicine you are already taking or prescribe substitute.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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