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Would afrin spray get rid of a post nasal drip and therefore remove bad odour caused by sinuses?
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Can only use few day: Can only use 3 days. You need to ask your physician to have you see an ENT specialist. You may have sinus disease.
Answered 3/24/2016
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Bad odor: maybe an infection so see your doctor. Afrin (oxymetazoline) can only be used for 2 days and will not treat an infection.
Answered 10/25/2015
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