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I can't stop sniffing after doing a sinus rinse. is this normal?
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Normal: After you insert something in the nose, the body's normal reaction is to try to expel it. That may last for up to an hour afterwards. Make sure you use sterile water with the sinus rinse.
Answered 10/23/2013
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