A member asked:

I have seasonal allergies right now. developed cold sore on nose. have cpap machine with "nasal pillows " type mask.. is it safe to use abriva .

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Dr. Arthur Sgalia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Try a different mask: I don't think using Abreva would be a problem but that nasal pillow will severely slow healing. The CPAP company ought you provide you, on your doctor's order, a different mask which won't touch that area. Also, are you sure it is a cold doer and not an ulcer produced by the nasal pillow?

Dr Miller and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Abreva would be fine for cold sore. Ask sleep MD for suggestions about CPAP adjustments.

Answered 12/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have seasonal allergies right now. developed cold sore on nose. have cpap machine with "nasal pillows " type mask.. is it safe to use abriva .

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arthur Sgalia answered

Dr Miller and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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