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Used isopropyl alcohol 91% on qtip to disinfect just barely inside one rim of nostril one time. read afterwards that this can be dangerous, is this a serious concern?

Q: used isopropyl alcohol 91% on qtip to disinfect just barely inside one rim of nostril one time. read afterwards that this can be dangerous, is this a serious concern?

: Alcohol is both irritating and has somewhat toxic fumes when applied to nasal membranes. Instead ask your pharmacist to recommend an antiseptic suitable for nasal application.

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Alcohol is both irritating and has somewhat toxic fumes when applied to nasal membranes. Instead ask your pharmacist to recommend an antiseptic suitable for nasal application.

Answered 8/24/2023

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A member asked:

Used isopropyl alcohol 91% on qtip to disinfect just barely inside one rim of nostril one time. read afterwards that this can be dangerous, is this a serious concern?

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