About Allergies: Nasal Steroid Sprays for Hay Fever

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Nasal steroids are a commonly used medication to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever). These medications work by decreasing the allergic inflammation within the nasal passages, and treat symptoms such as sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, congestion and post-nasal drip. Since steroids generally take many hours before they begin to work, nasal steroids do not work well on an "as-needed" basis, and therefore need to be used routinely for best effect. Most studies show that nasal steroids are the single most effective medicine available for the treatment of nasal allergies. There are a number of nasal steroids available, all by prescription only. There are two generic versions, called fluticasone propionate (formerly marketed under the brand name Flonase) and flunisolide (formerly marketed under the brand name Nasarel). There are also a number of brand name nasal steroids, including Nasonex (mometasone), Veramyst (fluticasone furoate), Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone), Omnaris (ciclesonide) and Rhinocort (budesonide). Which one of these nasal steroids should you use? Is one of these brands better than other? Nasal Steroids for Allergies There are many brands of nasal steroids available for the treatment of allergies. These include Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort, Omnaris, Veramyst, Nasacort, as well as generic versions. With so many choices, are there differences between these medications? Learn all about nasal steroids, including the different brands available, and what the major... Read more See More About:  nasal sprays for allergies  hay fever treatment  otc nasal sprays How Astelin and Patanase Are Different Antihistamine nasal sprays are another form of medication available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. While not used as commonly as nasal steroids, nasal antihistamines offer many advantages. Find out more about the 2 medications in this class, Astelin and Patanase... Read more See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Prescription Nasal Sprays for Allergies Nasal sprays are the most effective medications for the treatment of nasal allergies. They are used to treat and prevent sinus infections, as well as treat non-allergic rhinitis. Find out more about the nasal sprays that are available, the differences between them, and the correct way to use a nasal spray... Read more See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Allergies Ads Allergies Pet Dander Allergies Allergy Filter Nose Allergy Treatment Allergies Itchy Skin Featured Articles Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement