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I have an abscess inside my nose. very sore and painful. not 'acne', possibly staph. so large it takes up 1/2 nostril. what should i do?
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Get to the Doctor: Go see your doctor and get this dangerous situation evaluated and treated.
Answered 4/7/2014
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