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I always have blood in my nostrils and stuffy nose. i use nostrila( spray) although it works it's addictive. but nothing else helps. help!

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Dr. Eric Goldstein answered

Bloody Nose: Generally speaking, a bloody nose is no cause for alarm. However, if you "always, have blood in your nostrils, you should be seen by an ent. If deemed appropriate, you could be a candidate for cauterization, which is simple and painless and will often solve the problem.

Answered 11/7/2013

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A member asked:

I always have blood in my nostrils and stuffy nose. i use nostrila( spray) although it works it's addictive. but nothing else helps. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Goldstein answered

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