When people here the word steroid, they often think that it is dangerous. Some stay away from steroid nasal sprays for that reason when in fact, they are not very dangerous. They do have side effects that people should know about.

Side effects with steroid nasal sprays:

- Nosebleeds
- Unpleasant aftertaste
- Your nose might have a burning sensation
- Hoarseness
- Bronchospasm
- Cough
- Dryness in the mucous nasal membranes
- Growth suppression's
- Insomnia
- Osteoporosis
- Impairment of adrenal glands
- Thinning of the skin
- Metabolic changes
- Higher chances of chickenpox possibly measles
- Menstrual irregularities
- Sores in noses

It is advised for people to be careful when they are on a nasal spray. It can be very dangerous for you to take to much. When you're using steroids it might take awhile for you to come off it and the doctors will be monitoring you. If side effects happen you should contact your doctor right away and not put it off.