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I held one nostril and blew my nose too hard and it made my head hurt for a minute but now it feels ok. do you think i'm fine?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I do: I think you are going to be fine. Appears your pain was transient and is now gone. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes you are: Careful you can perforate the ear drums, don't blow too hard and only one nostril at a time.

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

I held one nostril and blew my nose too hard and it made my head hurt for a minute but now it feels ok. do you think i'm fine?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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