nasal sprays with cortisone for allergies

MaidMarion · March 13, 2008

Okay I turned in my paperwork on Monday and I am now waiting to get in with the doctor. In the mean time I had my allergies flare up. I stupidly didn't mention the nasal spray (flonase type) I use when they get bad. Now I am worried. Anyone know how long before surgery you have to give them up? Just curious if anyone else with allergies has any information. I know I can ask the surgeon but as a self pay patient I am hoping to get this done asap. Don't want to screw it up but honestly I enjoy breathing.:smile2:

sfeiner · March 13, 2008

I always used my flonase. No one ever said not to. I just can't imagine why it would hurt anything. I fact I was told to bring all my inhalers to the hosp. to use there.

MaidMarion · March 13, 2008

I have just always heard steroids caused you to heal slowly after surgery. I know it isn't a lot of steroids but I just kinda freaked out when I used it this morning. Oh that and the eye drops. I am just full of stuff I didn't put on my history. I need to just remember to tell them. Thanks for the info on your use of Flonase in the hospital Sharon it makes me feel better