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I have a sinus and stuffy nose. when i blow my nose now, the mucus is black in colour. it comes from one side of the nose and the other was clear.

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Be seen.: You should be seen by an ENT. There is an unusual infection that can cause black drainage. Of course dried blood can look pretty black too.

Dr Mcneal agreed

Answered 3/19/2018

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