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My brother has asthma and is having trouble breathing while trying to sleep. would it be ok for him to take nasal spray that expired late last year?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

?????: Expired usually just means it is likely to be less effective after that date. Why a nasal spray would help a breathing problem is a bit confusing. People just open their mouth before/ during sleep to augment the nasal airway. If the kid is having true breathing issues asthma meds would be more appropriate.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

My brother has asthma and is having trouble breathing while trying to sleep. would it be ok for him to take nasal spray that expired late last year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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