Kearny, NJ
A female asked:
My 1 and half year old swallowed some walgreens saline nasal spray should i be worried?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Usually no worries: The back of the nose leads to the throat. People who use nasal sprays are presumed to be swallowing some of the nasal spray. A small amount of saline is harmless to swallow.
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Last updated May 14, 2018
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