Using decongestants with Glaucoma

[KimboDyl]

I have NTG and I’m suffering from a chest infection, blocked nose and constantly coughing, I have read somewhere that it is not recommended to use most otc decongestants. However, I think there was one which was ok. Can anyone shed any light on this please.

[goodtotalk]

I use Beconase once each day, for rhinitis , and consultant is ok with this.

[Bluella]

Sterimar (with copper) is very effective and natural but not sure if there are any contraindications with glaucoma.

[KimboDyl in reply to Bluella]

Thanks Bluella, I’ll take a look at Sterimar, certainly sounds effective on blocked noses.

[KieranGlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hi there. Decongestants are ok for NTG. They are only a problem for narrow angles and angle closure glaucoma. As NTG is a type of open angle glaucoma then you should be fine, but check with your consultant.

[KimboDyl in reply to KieranGlaucomaUK]

That’s very useful to know, thanks Kieran