A member asked:

Have really dry nose inside the nostrils is it bad to put vaseline for you lips inside your nose is it bad to breath vaseline in?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: A very thin layer inside your nostrils is fine.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/12/2018

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No bad : To breath in. The water based gel. KY jelly. Are a little less greasy.

Answered 9/12/2018

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Dr. Perumunda Sharma answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Dry nose.: Saline nasal drops can be used for dry nose.

Answered 8/12/2014

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A member asked:

Have really dry nose inside the nostrils is it bad to put vaseline for you lips inside your nose is it bad to breath vaseline in?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Michael Roman answered

Dr. Perumunda Sharma answered

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