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I soaked down my nasal spray with alcohol after i used it. my husband picked it up and used it without me knowing. can he get the cold i had?

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Dr. David Mulligan answered

Sterilization : If you clean it well with alcohol and/or bleach you should be at very low risk of transmission

Answered 1/23/2018

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A member asked:

I soaked down my nasal spray with alcohol after i used it. my husband picked it up and used it without me knowing. can he get the cold i had?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Mulligan answered

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