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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) Nasal Spray
Could I have Nasal Allergies?

Doctor Discussion Guide

If you are experiencing nasal allergy symptoms, fill out and print the form below and take it to your next visit with your doctor. This will serve as a starting point for a discussion about your nasal allergies.

My Name        

My nasal allergy symptoms include:
Nasal congestion  
Sneezing  
Runny nose  
Other:     
 
On average, my nasal allergy symptoms tend to be:
Severe  
Moderate  
Mild  
 
I suspect there are things that may cause my nasal allergy symptoms (include why you think this):
Dust mites
Pet dander
Pollen         
Mold            
Other           
 
My nasal allergy symptoms are worse at these times of day:
Early morning  
Midmorning  
Afternoon  
Evening  
Nighttime  
 
My nasal allergy symptoms are worse at this time of year:
Winter  
Spring  
Summer  
Fall  
All year long  
 
My nasal allergy symptoms are worse at:
Home  
Work  
School  
Outdoors  
Indoors  
Other:     
 
My nasal allergy symptoms are making it hard for me to do these activities:
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I'm currently taking these nasal allergy medications (either prescription or over the counter) for my nasal allergies:
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I'm interested in switching to a different nasal allergy medication:
Yes
No  
 
My nasal allergy treatment goals include:
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Indication and Important Safety Information

RHINOCORT AQUA (budesonide) is for the management of seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

The most commonly observed side effects associated with the use of RHINOCORT AQUA in clinical studies were nosebleed, sore throat, nasal irritation, cough and breathing difficulties such as wheezing, chest tightening or coughing due to airway constriction.

Your doctor may prescribe RHINOCORT AQUA at a dose of 1 to 4 sprays per nostril once daily. Take RHINOCORT AQUA exactly as directed.

Your nasal allergy symptoms may begin to improve within 10 hours after first using RHINOCORT AQUA. In one group of patients that were studied, RHINOCORT AQUA and the nasal spray mometasone furoate (a medication used for comparison in the study) both improved nasal allergy symptoms within 8 hours. However, you must continue to take your medication every day, as directed by your doctor. Your nasal allergy symptoms will continue to improve over the first few days, and maximum relief may take about 2 weeks to achieve.

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This product information is intended for US consumers only. RHINOCORT AQUA is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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