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A member asked:

My grandma has lung cancer and she has a oxygen tank but i sniffed it real quick to see if it was working and i cant stop having a runny nose. ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Nasal irritation: from the dry oxygen is possibly the cause, try some saline nasal washes to humidify your nasal cavity, best wishes

Answered 8/13/2018

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