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Embarrassing ques - i find my nose has much snot during the day. no allergies etc. it's dry, crusted at times. not large. i can't tell until mirror.why?

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Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nasal Mucous: The inside of the nose is a mucous membrane, and as such, it is continually producing and clearing mucous.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Embarrassing ques - i find my nose has much snot during the day. no allergies etc. it's dry, crusted at times. not large. i can't tell until mirror.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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