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Health Topics/Pharmacology/Nasal Agent

Are there any risks associated with using nasal cromolyn?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Yes, there are some risks associated with using cromolyn nasal, the most serious of which is allergic reactions to the medication. Get emergency medical help if your face begins swelling or you have trouble breathing and swallowing. Cromolyn nasal falls in pregnancy risk Category B, which means no human studies confirm the safety to a fetus. Using the nasal spray can cause nasal symptoms like sneezing and irritation. If the spray misses the nose and gets in the eye, stinging and burning may occur.

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