Action:

• Anti-inflammatory nasal spray
• Decreased congestion, swelling, and excess secretions in the nose

How to Take:

• Nasal Spray

Side Effects:

• Irritation and burning of the nose
• Nosebleeds
• Excess and inappropriate use (aiming at the nasal septum or wall that separates the left and right side of the nose) may cause the nasal system to erode or form a hole.

Important Things to Remember:

• Use the nasal steroids only as often as your doctor has directed.
• Never exceed the recommended dose. More does not mean better.
• Allow time, days to a week or two to see any changes.
• If the nose becomes irritated, call your doctor.
• If your child is exposed to anyone with chicken pox (and has not had chicken pox) or breaks out while on steroids, call your doctor.
• This is a preventative or maintenance agent that is intended for regular or daily use. It is not an "as needed" therapy.

Common Names:

• Beconase AQ
• Nasacort AQ
• Rhinocort AQ
• Nasonex
• Flonase
• Nasarel
• Nasacort HFA