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Congestion. Weezing, coughing and sneezing. You’ve been up all night, trying to find relief from your symptoms, but nothing seems to be working. If you are currently experiencing these problems, chances are high that you have a sinus infection, or sinusitis. Steroid nasal spray treatments can be your hope for a quick recovery though. Although there are some side effects, steroid nasal sprays act quickly to provide relief and are prescribed by physicians to treat the symptoms of acute and chronic sinusitis, especially when the sinusitis is caused by allergies or allergic rhinitis. What do they do? When you have an allergic reaction, your body responds through the immune system by releasing histamine which causes inflammation. Nasal steroid sprays are effective at restricting the production of histamines released by the immune system. They have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect on your nasal passages and sinus cavities, and act as anti-histamines to open them up and promote drainage. What all are they used for? Nasal steroid sprays are commonly used for nasal allergies and inflammation, but they can also be used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, a runny nose and even nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are small tear like bumps on the inside of the nose, a common cause of chronic sinusitis which usually require surgery to remove. How long and how often do I have to use them? It will take a while to see results with nasal steroid sprays. Most people generally see results after a week. Most physicians prescribe them for long-term use, so it is safe to use them with other decongestants and antihistamines. It is recommended that you use the spray once or twice daily. Are there any side effects? There are both short term and long term side effects. Short term side effects include:
On rare occasions, nosebleeds have been reported. If are using a nasal steroid spray and you experience nosebleeds you should seek assistance from your doctor immediately. Long term side effects include suppressed stress hormones, which could result in growth problems in children, glaucoma and in rare cases nasal steroid sprays have injured the nasal septum. Are there any other options, besides steroid nasal sprays? Depending on the cause and severity of your infection, your doctor could you prescribe you anything from oral antibiotics to surgery to relieve your symptoms and help fight infection. Some treatments work great for some people and some people have to keep on looking for a treatment that’s right for them. If you have been suffering due to sinus problems and have been unable to find the treatment that works for you, you may want to consider looking into a topical treatment such as nasal steroid sprays or aerosolized and atomized therapies. Aerosolized and atomized therapies have been gaining a lot of traction lately as a great, safe and low risk alternative to traditional treatments. Here at Sinus Dynamics, we specialize in treating sinus problems with not only aerosolized and atomized treatments, but with medicated nasal irrigation as well. If you’d like help getting back on your feet, and would like to learn more about the treatments that we offer, call us today. One of our friendly staff members will be standing by to help you, and answer any questions that you may have. So don’t hesitate! You could get on the road to relief TODAY! 1-877-447-4276
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