Are the "steroids" in nasal sprays safe?

When used as recommended by your doctor, the steroids in nasal sprays are generally safe. There have been concerns about whether oral steroid medications and nasal steroid sprays may cause your body to produce less of the natural steroid hormone (cortisol) when given at higher than recommended doses or at recommended doses in susceptible people. Insufficient cortisol may slow the growth rate in children and teenagers. Studies have shown that this does not occur with most corticosteroid nasal sprays when taken in appropriate doses.

Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your allergy treatment.

• What is a common medication mistake that people with allergies make?
• Are there side effects associated with prescription nasal sprays?
• Are there side effects associated with oral medications for allergies?
• My nasal spray has a funny taste. Is that normal?
• How long should I stay on my allergy treatment?
• I have a medical condition. Are there allergy medications that I can safely take?
• Where can I get more information on allergic rhinitis and available treatments?
• I am currently taking over-the-counter medications. When should I consider seeing a doctor?
• How quickly can I expect to get relief from my allergy treatment?
• What is the difference between the nasal medications and oral medications for allergies?
• How do corticosteroid nasal sprays work?
• What are some common seasonal allergens that may be causing my allergies to act up?
• What are some common indoor allergens that may be causing my allergies to act up?
• I have asthma and am currently on treatment to control my symptoms. Can I also take allergy medications containing corticosteroids?
• I have allergies all year round. Is it safe to take allergy medications every day?
• Should I be concerned that my allergy medication will stop working for me after taking it for a while?
• How do I know whether I have seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis?
• Can I develop allergies later in life?
• I tend to get tree allergies. What's the best way to avoid getting allergy symptoms?
• Is there a cure for allergies?
• Can I use nasal sprays and oral medications at the same time for my allergies?
• I am using a nasal spray for another medical condition I have. Can I also use allergy nasal sprays at the same time?
• What is the difference between first generation antihistamines and second generation antihistamines?
• What is a pollen count?
• How can I tell if I am suffering from a cold or from allergies?
• What are allergy shots?

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