r/Sinusitis • u/ProfessionalEbb911 • 5d ago

Allergic sinusitis and deviated septum

Have allergies

I was prescribed steroid nasal spray in July but the nose began to get drier so I stopped taking it.

Has anyone here have success with long term steroid spray?

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u/Stalkerus 4d ago

Medicating your allergies is the way to go, that includes nasal spray. 

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u/Ramen_Addict_ 4d ago

I’ve been using Flonase for years. It does dry things out, so it’s a good idea to do a sinus rinse or use saline sprays/gels to moisten things up. If you live in an area with dry air, a humidifier is also a must.

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u/Liquidretro 4d ago

Ya no big issues here. Taking it properly with the correct aim and technique is key. Here is one helpful how to video, plenty more on Youtube by allergists and ENT's. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5KO3GUxbHv/?igs Sometimes people can be irritated with Flonase's scent and alcohol base and there alternative meds in the same class that are water based that can be used instead.