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I have a sinus infection, how dangerous is it to put triple antibiotic ointment into my sinuses?
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Not recommended: Triple antibiotic ointment into your sinuses could cause more inflammation if you develop a contact dermatitis. It is better to rinse your sinuses with normal saline solution or hypertonic solution sinus rinse. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/28/2016
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