About Allergies: Over the Counter Nasacort AQ

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies  Find out if having Nasacort AQ (a popular intranasal corticosteroid used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis) available over-the-counter (OTC) and without a prescription is a good idea -- and what this means for the insurance coverage for your brand (or generic) nasal allergy spray. Over the Counter Nasacort AQ In July 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Committee on Non-Prescription Drugsvoted to allow Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone) nasal spray to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription. Nasacort AQ would be the first intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray to be sold OTC without being prescribed by a healthcare professional.  Search Related Topics:  allergic rhinitis  nasal steroid sprays  over the counter allergy treatments Nasal Steroid Sprays for 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. Search Related Topics:  nasal sprays for allergies  hay fever treatment  otc nasal sprays OTC Allergy Remedies There are numerous over-the-counter (OTC) medications available for the treatment of allergy symptoms. Some of these, like oral decongestants such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and sedating antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), have been available for many years. Others, such as Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec-D (cetirizine/pseudoephedrine), have only recently become available OTC without a prescription. Do You Have Chronic Sinusitis? Sinusitis, or infection of the sinuses, affects millions of Americans every year. Symptoms of acute sinus infections typically include facial pain or pressure, colored nasal discharge, nasal congestion and fever.... Read more Related Searches Allergy or Allergies Sinus and Allergies Allergies Symptoms Allergies & Asthma Pollen Allergies Featured Articles Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement