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Isn't vaseline inside your nostrils bad for you to breath in even though am using a qtip and water on the qtip before applying the vaseline
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Nose: Vaseline is an emollient and acts as a barrier. I assume you have a sore or scab inside your nostril that you are treating. Just apply the vaseline to the inner lining of the nostril. Do not place a large amount directly in the nasal passage as that will obstruct your breathing
Answered 8/11/2014
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