Nasal Preparation

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Adverse-effects 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• nasal glucocorticoid (nasal steroid)
• propylhexedrine (Benzedrex)

Adverse-effects

• nasal steroids often associated with nosebleeds

• avoid spraying the nasal septum (site of most bleeds)
• spray right nostril with left hand spray left nostril with right hand

More General Terms

• pharmaceutical agent

Additional Terms

• Ear nose throat combination
• saline nasal spray (SeaMist, Pretz, Ocean)

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 11(1):2 2004 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]
2. Prescriber's Letter 15(6): 2008 Nasal Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis Detail-Document#: [3] Nasal Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis (subscription needed) [4]

nasal preparation (nasal spray)