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Is a corticosteroid nasal spray safe to use prior to rhinoplasty?

Qu6Jul 10, 2021
I have a rhinoplasty scheduled in 6 months and I would like to take a nasal spray with Fluticasone Propionate to relieve suspected allergies. The medication indicates you can use it longer than a month, and I'm curious if it is okay to take this for as long as needed prior to rhinoplasty? Thank you

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Answered on Oct 5, 2023
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