Nasal Allergy Symptoms

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Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy or runny nose

Many people with nasal allergies are bothered by symptoms that range from mild to severe. These symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, and an itchy or runny nose. Nasal allergy symptoms can last for months at a time in the case of seasonal nasal allergies, and they can even be year round if the symptoms are caused by indoor triggers.

Nasal congestion

Nasal congestion, or a stuffy nose, is a common and bothersome nasal allergy symptom. Congestion occurs when the immune system releases chemicals in response to an allergen. This causes the blood vessels inside the nose to swell, which in turn causes the lining of the nose to become swollen.

Sneezing

Sneezing is another common nasal allergy symptom. Sneezing is the body's reaction to an irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose or throat. These irritations can be caused by allergies. While repeated sneezing can be annoying, it is not considered dangerous.

Itchy or Runny Nose

Runny nose refers to the discharge of mucus-like fluid from the nose. An itchy nose is tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the nose. An itchy or runny nose can be caused by allergies.

For relief of year-round (indoor) and seasonal (outdoor) nasal allergy symptoms, ask your doctor about NASONEX®

Prescription NASONEX® is clinically proven to treat nasal allergy symptoms including congestion, sneezing, and an itchy or runny nose. Once-a-day treatment can help relieve your symptoms day and night. Ask your doctor if NASONEX® is right for you.

For the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is a prescription nasal allergy spray approved for the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Taken just once a day as directed by your doctor, NASONEX® helps relieve nasal allergy symptoms. These symptoms are itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing and congestion. NASONEX® helps by treating nasal allergy symptoms caused by dust mites, pet dander, even tree and grass pollen. Improvement can occur within 11 hours of initial treatment (based on studies done in a park during the pollen season and in a controlled pollen exposure room). The maximum benefit of NASONEX® is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks.

To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is the only prescription nasal spray clinically proven and FDA-approved to help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 12 years and older in addition to treating them once they occur. To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms before they start, begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen season. It is important that you take NASONEX® regularly at the time recommended by your doctor, since its effectiveness depends on regular use.

And treatment of nasal polyps...
NASONEX® is proven effective to treat nasal polyps in patients 18 years and older.

Ask your doctor about NASONEX®
Talk to your doctor or health care professional to see whether NASONEX® is right for you or your child.

Important Safety Information About NASONEX®
Side effects were generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.

For additional important product information, see the NASONEX® Prescribing Information.

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