Can it be possible that steroid nasal spray (Flonese) is giving me that burning feeling (at the end of my tongue/front lip area...) I cannot remember Flonese affecting this way at first but was off of it for a while and upon returning I noticed this sensation for several days. Trying to control sluggish/dizzylike sensation suspected to be caused by sinus/allergy condition. Any other reasons behind this burning/bitterness sensation?
P.S (You can read my initial post title: Eustachian Tube Inflamation/Topical Nasal Steroid)
Your advice would be appreciated,
Thanks.
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Tongue irritation and/or bitter taste are possible side effects of nasal steroid sprays, but unlikely. Other more likely causes of such symptoms would be side effects of medications taken systemically (internally); dental conditions; reactions to dental products (toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.); thrush; lichen planus; etc. Less commonly, systemic conditions could be associated with such symptoms including anemia; certain vitamin deficiencies; certain rheumatologic conditions, etc.
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Steve Dankle, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Milwaukee, Wis
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