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I was taking otrivin spray in nostril and after that i got taste in mouth.should i be worried that it got swollowed through nose to throat?
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No.: Anything you spray into your nose can end up in the throat.
Answered 7/27/2017
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That is normal: There is a normal passageway between your nose and throat and some of the medication will flow there. Nothing to be concerned about.
Answered 10/23/2017
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