New York, NY
A 51-year-old female asked:
Son used pharmacy brand saline nasal spray.65% sodium chloride phenylcarbinol:benzalkonium chloride moisturizing spray. he sprayed up nostril and it went down his throat. any dangers? thinking no but want to check?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: The nasal spray going down the throat will not do harm. However, the nasal spray is not doing any good. You can make a salt solution at home, if you must rinse your nose.
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