WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Chicken Pox, Shingles, and Rhinocort Aqual Nasal Steroid Spray

Re: Chicken Pox, Shingles, and Rhinocort Aqual Nasal Steroid Spray

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:36:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 22 Oct 2002, Lyn wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question, but I am VERY
>concerned and the doctors here have been very helpful to me with
>previous questions. I appreciate your time.
>
>I am a 31 year old female who is being treated for seasonal allergies
>with Rhinocort Aqua nasal spray. I just became aware last night that my
>28 year old sister was exposed to the chicken pox virus at a child's
>birthday party in late September (apparently one of the child's sisters
>had the chicken pox and the child was carrying the virus, although the
>child didn't have the virus herself). My sister developed Shingles from
>this exposure and broke out in the rash last night. I spent a lot of
>time with my sister this past weekend (on Friday night and all day
>Sunday).
>
>My question is, can I get Chicken Pox or Shingles from being exposed to
>my sister? I had Chicken Pox as a child, but I am concerned because I am
>taking Rhinocort Aqua daily for my allergies and remember reading
>something about my immune system being compromised and if I am exposed
>to Chicken Pox I should contact my doctor immediately.
>
>Thank you for your response! I appreciate any advice you can give.

You should be immune, and the Rhinocort should not significantly degrade that immunity. There would be concern for a primary outbreak of chicken pox if you are immune compromised, but your intrinsic immunity from childhood should be more than adequate.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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