Briefly explain why a common side effect of intranasal corticosteroid drugs is the development of nasal infections or colds

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The nose is an important site where air coming into the lungs is filtered and white blood cells from the immune system attack and kill bacteria and viruses in inhaled air. Because corticosteroid drugs suppress the immune system as they decrease inflammation, these drugs cause a common side effect of nasal infection and colds.

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