# 150 - What Allergists Really Think About Your Allergy Nasal Spray

Ep. 150: What Allergists Really Think About Your Allergy Nasal Spray

If you have ever grabbed a nasal spray off the pharmacy shelf, used it for a few days, and given up because nothing seemed to be happening, you are not alone. And according to the allergists we spoke to at the AAAAI conference in Philadelphia, that is not uncommon.

In this episode, Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta share real conversations with allergists from across the US about what they actually think about allergy nasal sprays.

What we cover in this episode about allergy nasal sprays

• Why allergists love nasal steroid sprays. They work at the source of the problem by calming swelling inside the nose before your symptoms have a chance to take hold, and you can pick them up at the grocery store without a prescription.
• You may not feel the nasal spray work right away. Nasal steroid sprays need about two weeks of consistent daily use before you feel a difference. The medication is working, you just cannot feel it yet. Do not give up early.
• When to start before allergy season. Starting your spray a couple of weeks before your season hits means you go in with as little swelling inside your nose as possible, giving the medication the best chance to work.
• Why so many patients stop using their spray. Incorrect technique causes irritation and nosebleeds, and means the medication is not landing where it needs to.
• Not all nasal sprays smell or feel the same. If the smell or taste of your spray puts you off, there are options without it, and that is worth a conversation with your allergist or pharmacist.

Thank you to our allergists

A huge thank you to every allergist who stopped what they were doing at the AAAAI conference to talk to us. We could not make this episode without you.

• Dr. Jessica Hui, Instagram | LinkedIn
• Dr. Jamie Rutland, Instagram | Instagram: The Health Exchange Podcast
• Dr. Juan Carlos Murillo, Instagram | LinkedIn
• Dr. Tobi Olayiwola
• Dr. Jake Rosenblum, LinkedIn
• Dr. David Wertheim
• Dr. Sonali Majmudar, Instagram | LinkedIn

Thanks to Opella for sponsoring today’s episode.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.