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I have a upper respiratory infection. what does it mean when the home care aide we have asks me to "spray"?

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Dr. Bobak Ghaheri answered

Spray: It probably refers to nasal saline spray to help flush out the mucous. This can be helpful.

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have a upper respiratory infection. what does it mean when the home care aide we have asks me to "spray"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bobak Ghaheri answered

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

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