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Cold or hot inhalers for dry nose?

GattaldoFeb 14, 2019
A year after rhinoplasty correction of a pierced deviated septum, I still have problems with blockage in the night. It tends to be worse in drier environments (heated home in winter). Someone suggested I use a steam inhaler but I see there are two types on the market - those which emanate hot steam and those with a cool mist. Do you think it could help and which type should I go for - hot or cold? Many thanks.

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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 22, 2019
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