I am suffering from allergic rhinitis. My doctor advised me to use a nasal spray for maintenance for my allergy attack. But most of my friends say that these nasal sprays slows down the brain. We all know that these nasal sprays contain steroids. In my case, it's something I have to take for the rest of my life in order to keep these at attacks at the minimum. My hubby & son also has it and all of us are using the same spray. I'm concerned that my son might also need to take this medication for the rest of his life as well without even knowing the consequences it might bring.
2006-10-12 22:45:05 · 11 answers · asked by jennifer_roze 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Your nasal spray does not affect the intellect. The effects it can have are more of short term nature. What I mean is it may affect your alertness but being sleepy does not mean being dumb. There might be a bit of puffiness if the use is very regular but it will not affect yours or your family's IQ. Be reassured, they are safe. It's better to be occasionnaly a bit slower to react than to be continuously congested.
2006-10-13 20:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by mommyhelen65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 21:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that I would have the doctor explore the possibility of the removal of nasal polyps. You are right about nasal spray becoming very addictive. About 90% of the time remove of the polyps will correct the allergy trigger. There is still some debate on the consequence of long term usage of steroids.
2006-10-12 22:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by yankeeinalberta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's for allergies, that spray should have been tested and turned inside out and upside down, so to speak. If anything, it would probably help your intelligence because you will be spending less time positively miserable with allergies.
2006-10-13 02:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nasal sprays make me sneeze. Unfortunately, my nostrils are so wide, when I sneeze, bits of my brain come out.
2006-10-12 22:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by people are scum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's for allergies then odds are on your side. If it is stadal nasal spray then yes.
2006-10-12 23:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your Dr. would give it to you if it did that, but just to be safe research it on the net & also w/ your Dr. or call the # on the bottle
2006-10-13 03:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, especially when you spray during a test...
2006-10-12 22:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by akoaypilipino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah
2006-10-12 22:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing.
2006-10-12 22:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by kinga310 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋