Corticosteroids nasal spray (OTC) for treatment of Common Cold in Adults with cold

Do not use this treatment:

It does not seem effective in relieving runny nose, stuffy nose, cough and sneezing, or in shortening their duration. Side effects are minor.

For example: Fluticasone propionate

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  Target Population:

  Adults with cold, 16 to 65 years old

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  Dosage:

  One spray (Flonasole 50 mgr., Nasacort 55 mgr.) per nostril. Times per day (1-2) vary with age, response, and period of usage.

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  Goal:

  Treatment of Common Cold symptoms

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  Medical problem:

  Common Cold (symptoms caused by viral infection of the upper respiratory system).

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  Symptoms and signs:

  Cough, general discomfort, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose and weakness.

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  Complications:

  Bacterial infections: lung infection, middle ear infection, strep throat, sinus infection.