Nasal Steroid Sprays
Flonase, Nasacort, Nasalide, Nasarel, Nasonex, Rhinocort, Veramyst

How Nasal Steroid Sprays Work:
Nasal steroid sprays help decrease swelling in the nasal passages. They are used to treat allergic or chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal lining). Nasal steroid sprays work best when used every day rather than just when needed. If using a nasal steroid spray to treat seasonal allergies such as pollen allergies, you need to start using it before the pollen season begins.

How To Use Your Nasal Steroid Spray:
Point the nozzle toward the outside of your nose, not the middle and not straight up. If your nose is very congested or mucousy, it will be helpful to clean your nose first with saline spray then blow your nose before using the nasal steroid spray.

Remember:

• Use the nasal steroid spray as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• You will not become addicted to or suffer rebound swelling from nasal steroid sprays.
• Older children may be more cooperative with nasal sprays if they are allowed to squirt the spray themselves.
• If you are only taking your oral steroid one time a day, take that dose in the morning.

Side Effects:

Some side effects of nasal steroid sprays may include but are not limited to:

• Rare nose bleeds. If you have frequent nose bleeds, contact your GPPA asthma care provider.
• Burning in the nose for a few seconds after use.
• Sneezing
• Irritation of the lining of the nose

Store all medications out of a child's reach. If your child or someone else takes too much of any medicine, call the Georgia Poison Control Center at 1-800-282-5846.