Is There a Topical Nasal Steroid Spray That Works the Best for Nasal Congestion?
Abstract
BackgroundNearly 1 in 4 Americans experience chronic nasal congestion on a daily basis.For those that present to an otolaryngologist's office, nasal congestion or obstruction can be due to a wide variety of etiologies, with many resulting from an inflammatory, infectious, or anatomic cause, though commonly a combination.A first line treatment used to treat nasal congestion is often an intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) spray, but given the abundance of INCS sprays at the otolaryngologist's disposal, it begs the question: which is best?The aim of this article was to review the available literature comparing INCS sprays for efficacy in relief of nasal congestion/obstruction.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Laryngoscope
- Volume
- 136
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 4107–4109
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Language
- EN