Is It Safe to Use Nasal Spray Every Day for My Horrible Allergies?

Hi, it’s Kristen in hot, steamy New York. Our inbox has been full of allergy questions lately. But first …

I have terrible seasonal allergies, so I use a nasal spray to treat them daily. Recently, though, a friend got a brain infection, and his doctor told him the nasal spray may have been a factor. The doctor told him people shouldn't use it that often. Is daily nasal spray dangerous? — Kashmir, New York

As allergy season gets worse and goes on for longer, more and more people are looking for ways to cope. Over-the-counter medicated nasal sprays are a great and generally safe option, so long as you follow the dosing guidelines, says Donald Dvorin, an allergist in New Jersey.