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Is it possible for you to use afrin (oxymetazoline) after nose cauterization?

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Dr. Devin Cunning answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: I routinely recommend Afrin for three days after nasal cautery. Also use saline for crusting, saline gel to coat the nasal musosa and no vigorous nose blowing.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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