Could I Have Nasal Allergies?

Do you find that you sneeze a lot or feel congested, even when you don’t have a cold or flu? Maybe you have noticed that your allergy symptoms crop up when the seasons change or worsen when you are in certain locations.

You may be one of approximately 40 million people in America who are allergic to a variety of airborne substances, such as pollen, grasses, dust mites, mold, or animal dander.

The only way to find out for sure whether you have nasal allergies is to talk to your doctor. He or she will want to hear all about your nasal allergy symptoms, when they occur, and how severe they are. This section can help you better understand nasal allergies, nasal congestion and the symptoms you are experiencing so you can begin a dialogue with your doctor.

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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.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.