Beconase spray

[gemma10]

Just got back from GP and been prescribed this spray. Symptoms are fullness in the ear area and an urge to pinch the nostrils and blow to clear. No infection but at night an uncomfortable clicking noise associated with the ear just when dozing off. GP states possibly Eustathian tubes blocked along with sinuses. On reading the Beconase leaflet it only mentions Rhinitis and hayfever allergies and no mention of my symtoms. And a search doesnt mention Eustathian tubes either. Have I described my symptoms incorrectly or got the wrong medicine?

[911slf]

I have had chronic sinusitis for many years. It got bad enough I had a sub mucous resection - essentially a surgical rebore of the nasal passages.

I have taken Beconase for quite a few years and it greatly alleviates the symptoms and has given me no discernible side effects. Without the drug, my nose feels painfully blocked and it clicks loud enough to keep my wife awake.

Ears and noses are closely linked, which is why we see ear, nose and throat specialists. So it may well be right for you. Disclaimer - I have no medical qualifications.

If the pollen count gets very high or I have a bad cold, I will for a few days, take Otrivine (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). That gives quick relief but prolonged use of that is counter productive.

The leaflet does warn of potentially nasty side effects in a few unlucky people so monitor it.

[gingernut]

Beconase is an intra-nasal steroid which damps down local inflammation.

If your symptoms are short lived, then it sounds like a reasonable treatment decision by your GP. The treatment takes a few weeks to "bed in."

Avoid medicalising things at this stage :)