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Nasal congestion / nose blocked. possible causes?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Nose: Many things. Could be the onset of a cold, allergies, a deviated septum or nasal polyps. See an ENT to figure out the cause.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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