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I have a sinus infection and normal saline does not work for me is it safe to use nasal four it says it contains phenylephrine hci 1%?
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Sinus: As long as you have no heart disease or blood pressure issues you can use the spray for three days then stop it as it can cause rebound swelling. Also consider a sinus rinse
Answered 9/20/2014
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