How can inhaled steroids help?
Inhaled steroids help reduce the swelling and inflammation that develops in your nose in response to allergens. They come as nasal sprays that your doctor may prescribe. You may not notice their benefits for up to two weeks after starting them. Some names of inhaled steroids include beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase), flunisolide (Nasalide, Nasarel), triamcinolone (Nasacort), budesonide (Rhinocort), fluticasone (Flonase), and mometasone (Nasonex). Inhaled steroids aren t as likely to have side effects as steroid pills, but you shouldn t use the sprays or drops more than you doctor suggests. Your doctor may prescribe steroid pills for you to use for a short time if your symptoms are severe or if other medicines aren t working for you.
