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Dymista vs. Qnasl

Dymista is a combination nasal spray containing azelastine (an antihistamine) and fluticasone (a corticosteroid). It's used by people ages 6 years and older to treat nasal allergy symptoms, such as runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. The typical dose is to spray one spray into each nostril twice per day. Side effects aren't common, but include headache and a bad taste in the mouth. Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) is available as both brand-name and generic medications.

• Nasal allergy symptoms (e.g., runny, stuffy, or itchy nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes)

• Changes in taste (4%)
• Nosebleed (up to 4%)

• Sleepiness
• Nose bleeds, discomfort, and injury
• Risk of infection
• Altered stress hormone levels
• Delayed growth in children
• Allergic reactions
• Eye and vision problems

Qnasl (beclomethasone) is a steroid nasal spray that works well for treating nasal symptoms caused by allergies. You spray it into your nose, typically 1-2 sprays once daily. To get the most out of the medication, you should used every day. Some of the more common side effects of Qnasl (beclomethasone) include nasal discomfort, nose bleeds, and headache.

• Nasal symptoms caused by seasonal or year-round allergies

Age 12 years and older:

• Nasal discomfort (5%)
• Headache (2%)
• Nose bleed (2%)

Age 4 to less than 12 years:

• Headache (3%)
• Fever (3%)
• Cough, runny nose, and other symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (3%)
• Sore throat and stuffy nose (2%)

• Nose bleeds, discomfort, and injury
• Slower wound healing
• Risk of infection
• Eye and vision problems
• Altered stress hormone levels
• Delayed growth in children