I just started Asmanex 10 days ago and have had an itching sensation in my chest. Any ideas?

I have never been on asthma meds before. I have seasonal allergies that seem to trigger mild asthma. I am curious if this itching sensation is an asthma related thing or if maybe it is a side effect of the Asmanex. I keep seeing things about this "asthma itch" but cant fig...

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