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Peace be upon you, I have a friend who suffers from nasal allergies or what is known as "allergic rhinitis." I was with him recently at a pharmacy to buy a nasal spray containing "fluticasone" (Fluticasone), which is one of the types of corticosteroids.
The pharmacist told him: "You should use it for less than five days only." Here, I wanted to clarify to you and to her that this statement is not medically correct.
Firstly, nasal sprays containing corticosteroids are very safe and highly effective, and doctors recommend using them. In fact, it is preferable to start using them a week or two before the usual allergy onset; as they need time to reach their maximum effect in the body.
As for the sprays that should indeed be limited to five days of use, these are those containing "decongestants" (Decongestants), such as substances containing "pseudoephedrine" (Pseudoephedrine) or "phenylephrine" (Phenylephrine). These are the ones that are warned against using for long periods.
The details of using nasal corticosteroid sprays are extensive, but I wanted to emphasize that they are safe and can be used for long periods under medical supervision without worrying about the "five-day rule" for decongestants.
Peace be upon you.