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I used afrin nasal spray.pumped it while laying down, & a lot streamed in my nose, &some went down my throat! taste a bit bad.will i be okay!? danger?
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Afrin (oxymetazoline) spray: Hello, the afrin nasal spray will have little affect to your body as a whole. The best method of administering the spray is with your head in an upright position which i think you have now learned. There is no risk or danger.
Answered 11/5/2020
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