Question by bayouchipette: What is the difference between prescription nasal allergy sprays?
I’ve seen various prescription nasal allergy sprays over the years, such as Flonase, Aquacort, Nasonex, Nasocort, etc. My young daughter was prescribed Nasonex. I had Nasocort at home and asked the doctor if she could use that instead, but he said no, definitely only use Nasonex (which she is). Do all the sprays do the same thing? What’s the difference in the relief they give? Thanks!

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Seeking Asthma Relief: Is There A Link Between Asthma And Obesity?

Article by Susan Millar

Those asthma sufferers who are heavier than the norm who are seeking asthma relief might find it beneficial to loose some weight. Researchers believe that there is a link between obesity and asthma in the US and other western countries, where both health conditions are on the rise. Recent studies in Sweden and the US indicate there is some evidence to support this finding.

The US study, from the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that 3,792 children in Southern California with a body mass index greater than the 85 percentile had an increased risk of developing asthma. The Swedish study of 457 children, published in Acta Paediatrica, also found that there was a clear association between higher body mass index and asthma. Another study published in Annals of Epidemiology using Black and Hispanic men and women supports a strong association between asthma and obesity and also indicates the incidence of asthma is higher among women than men. Another study of 4,500 of men and women in California from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2005-2006 had very interesting findings. In this study one third of the participants were overweight, one third were normal weight and another third were obese. This study concluded that the risk of asthma was more than tripled for the obese people compared to normal weight people.

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I have a reduced lung capacity which has caused a weakened physical condition. It was found by my allergist whom I went to because of extreme nasal congestion. He determined that I have no allergies, but asthma, after a lung capacity test, which was irritated by the heavy pollens now in my area. After two weeks of inhalents, medicines and nasal rinses I do not have relief or improvement to my sinuses, bronchial area or lungs.

There are a number of allergens that can cause seasonal allergic rhinitis. Most of these identified allergens are airborne, such as the pollen that is blown about from trees, plants and grasses. Another type of airborne allergen, mold spores, is the seasonal culprit of mold allergies.

This type of allergy is generally found from spring to early fall, with a peak in the late summer months, although other types of mold can cause symptoms nearly year-round. The allergens that cause mold allergies are generally found in humid climates, and moist areas like rotted logs and compost piles.

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I’ve seen various prescription nasal allergy sprays over the years, such as Flonase, Aquacort, Nasonex, Nasocort, etc. My young daughter was prescribed Nasonex. I had Nasocort at home and asked the doctor if she could use that instead, but he said no, definitely only use Nasonex (which she is). Do all the sprays do the same thing? What’s the difference in the relief they give? Thanks!