Will cold germs remain on nasal spray tips or inside the container indefinetly? I noticed twice that when I have used a nasal spray for stuffiness in my nose (not a cold) that within 48 hours I came down with a cold. Can cold germs live in or on the container for an unliminted time?
2007-01-18 12:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by tonigirl3 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Personally, if I had used one for a cold .. I'd throw the rest of it out and purchase a new one. Or purchase 2 of them .. use one when you have colds only ... use the other one when you just have a stuffy nose/head. Good Luck ! :)
2007-01-18 12:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason why Afrin should be used no more than 3 days is because the congestion can actually get worse if you keep using it. I would suggest waiting at least 7 days before starting Afrin again, using saline nasal spray in lieu of Afrin.
2016-03-14 07:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Karin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wipe it off an alcohol pad when done after symptoms go away thro bottle out. it stays on as long as it is warm or wet..
2007-01-18 12:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋