Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site whuxk.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!mgnetp!ihnp4!houxm!whuxl!whuxk!reg From: reg@whuxk.UUCP (R. E. Gunderman) Newsgroups: net.med Subject: Nasal allergies Message-ID: <58@whuxk.UUCP> Date: Thu, 14-Jun-84 08:51:26 EDT Article-I.D.: whuxk.58 Posted: Thu Jun 14 08:51:26 1984 Date-Received: Fri, 15-Jun-84 00:41:21 EDT Organization: Bell Labs, Whippany, N.J. Lines: 19 I read the recent articles re nasal allergies and injections with great interest, because I also have nasal allergies. I cannot take shots because of medical reasons, but for years I had been taking a prescribed antihistamine with decongestant, which gave some relief. However, in time the nasal constriction (due to swollen membranes and polyps) became so bad that I had to have cortisone injected directly into my nose in order to breathe. I now use a prescribed nasal spray that contains a mild solution of cortisone. This spray (which was recommended by another netter) has helped me considerably. The commercial name of this spray is Beconase - it is also available by other names. For those who may have a similar problem, I suggest that you contact your nose doctor/allergist and get an opinion - it seems that doctors don't give much advice, it is generally an opinion. I would also appreciate receiving any info from others who are using Beconase. I am aware that cortisone may have side effects, but mainly in larger quantities. Since I have taken max quantities, I know how undesirable these effects can be. However, it has saved my life and now allows me to breathe. Dick Gunderman