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Squeezed new afrin (oxymetazoline) bottle. just felt air come out. put my hand in front. just felt air. so i shook it, and liquid came out. not mist. is that right?
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No.: But Afrin is not a great medication, often. Over the counter meds for cough and cold have no proven efficacy and make some problems worse, and have side effects, too! Your nose can also become dependent on it. Get your money back and don't get another one. Steam, spicy foods/teas, peppermints, hot soup, lots of non-caffeinated non-caloric liquid, menthol nasal inhaler and blow don't sniff.
Answered 10/6/2015
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