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I am a female, age 87. i have an obstruction in one nostril and can't get air through it. there is also a lump on the outside of the nostril. ?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Nasal blockage: If this is new onset and one sided, please see an ENT doctor asap. I have recently seen several senior citizens with new onset unilateral nasal obstruction due to tumors!

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Answered 12/24/2019

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A member asked:

I am a female, age 87. i have an obstruction in one nostril and can't get air through it. there is also a lump on the outside of the nostril. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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