Hello my son has adenoids Ent doctor gave metaspray for almost 8 months, now it's almost more than 6 months approx since he asked to stop, now again my son is having cold so along with other cold med doc is again advising metasray for 15 days, as he is snoring badly nd having very disturb sleep, I would like to take opinion is it safe to use it again nd again??? as it contains steroids

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. locally acting so can use if there is much need. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok

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