allergic rhinitis
"Lifelong rhinitis, worse with age (now 71).  Tried Flonase, did nothing and unpleasant to use.  Bought Nasacort generic  would last 2 months @ 1shot/nostril/day.  Immediate improvement, no flavor or sting.  Already familiar with triamcinolone (active) as a topical (skin).  Only downrated to 9 because 1) it's a drug and fewer is better, 2) it doesn't 'blast' nose wide open like Afrin (which causes its own problems), 3) from other reviews we see that results/reactions vary widely.  On the plus side: If it works for you, fewest potential side effects; no alcohol or scent; generic/storebrand available-- reasonable cost; OTC designation, 'generally safe and effective for self-administrataion.  Lookup and observe contraindications"