You can still use nasal decongestants*spell* just make sure they arnt very strong. Also NEVER use alcohal, peroxide, etc. on it...NEVER! Heres the best thing you can do for it, get some non-iodized sea salt, and mix a little bit in a cup of warm water. Next use a paper towl and put it in the water and then hold that on your nose for about 5 min. then repeat. I have my ears(both 1/2 in) my eyebrow, bridge, labret(2g) nipples(6g) and lower belly button done, and have never had anything get infected.