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I've rubbed my nose raw from wiping and blowing it from a cold. i've been putting neosporin under my nose for two days. am i going to get lipid pneumo?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Raw nose: No you will not get lipoid pneumonia . Use an emollient for you nose

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Answered 1/30/2015

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A member asked:

I've rubbed my nose raw from wiping and blowing it from a cold. i've been putting neosporin under my nose for two days. am i going to get lipid pneumo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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