I accidentally used xylometazoline hydrochloride nasal spray in my ear instead of my nose. I'm really worried about what might happen. Can you tell me if this is dangerous or if there are any steps I should take now?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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No need to worry it causes no problem don't repeat again

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm chewing about four packets of pan masala every day, and I've recently started feeling a pain in my throat. I'm a bit worriedcould this be cancer or is it just my tonsils acting up?

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I'm dealing with a sticky throat issue, and it feels like the cough is just stuck there all the time. I had a cough a few days ago and it's still bothering me. Could there be something else going on, or should I be doing something specific to help with this?

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