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Compare Flovent vs. Qnasl

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Key takeaways

Flovent (fluticasone) and Qnasl (beclomethasone) are both corticosteroids, but they are used for different conditions and administered differently. Flovent is an inhaled medication used to manage asthma in people aged 4 and older. It helps reduce lung inflammation and prevent asthma attacks but is not suitable for treating sudden asthma symptoms. You need to use it twice daily, and it comes in two forms: HFA and Diskus inhalers. On the other hand, Qnasl is a nasal spray used to treat nasal symptoms caused by allergies. It is typically used once daily and is available in two strengths: one for adults and children 12 and older, and a lower dose for children aged 4 to 11. While both medications can cause side effects like headaches and nasal discomfort, Flovent can also lead to oral thrush and requires you to rinse your mouth after use. Qnasl can cause nosebleeds and may slow growth in children if used long-term. Flovent has a generic form available, while Qnasl does not.

  • Flovent (fluticasone)
    Qnasl (beclomethasone)
  • Flovent (fluticasone)
    Qnasl (beclomethasone)

  • Summary of Flovent vs. Qnasl

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Flovent (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used in people 4 years and older with asthma. It helps keep lung inflammation low and the airways open. This inhaler is used twice per day. When used every day, Flovent (fluticasone) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks. It's not a rescue inhaler, so it won't help an asthma attack that has already started.

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    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.

  • Indications of Flovent vs. Qnasl

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma
    Indications for
    •Nasal symptoms caused by seasonal or year-round allergies

  • Pros and Cons of Flovent vs. Qnasl

    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •Works well to prevent and lower asthma symptoms
    •Has few side effects since the medication is directly inhaled into the lungs
    •Available as two different types of inhalers (HFA inhaler and Diskus inhaler)
    •Lower-cost generic available for Flovent HFA
    Cons
    •Need to use twice per day
    •Need to rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal infection in the mouth (thrush)
    •Can't use to treat active asthma attacks
    •Can't use Flovent Diskus if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose
    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Can be used in children ages 4 years and older
    •Has fewer side effects compared to oral corticosteroids
    •Doesn't need to be primed before first use
    •Has a built-in counter to help keep track of remaining doses
    Cons
    •Can raise your risk for infections
    •Can cause nasal discomfort and nose bleeds
    •Can slow growth in children, especially if used long-term
    •Available by prescription only, unlike some other intranasal corticosteroids

  • Common Side Effects of Flovent vs. Qnasl

    Common Side Effects for

    In general, common side effects for Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus are very similar:

    •Throat irritation
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
    •Sinus infection or swelling
    •Headache
    •Cough
    •Voice hoarseness or difficulty speaking
    Common Side Effects for

    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%)

  • Warnings of Flovent vs. Qnasl

    Common Side Effects for
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nose bleeds, discomfort, and injury
    •Slower wound healing
    •Risk of infection
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children

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