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A member asked:
Could not necessarily help much (if at all). is it okay to put triple antibiotic ointment on q-tips to lightly put into my nose?
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Actually it can: Some individuals carry staph in their nostrils and are more susceptible to staph infections because of it. But I would recommend you get a nasal culture to confirm this. Until you do I prefer using aquaphor in the nostrils to prevent dryness and nose bleeds.
Answered 2/5/2021
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