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How to fix a stuffy nose without nasal spray or salt water or anything?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Huh?: I don't know how to fix a stuffy nose without "anything". Acupuncture can be helpful for this.

Answered 5/18/2015

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