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I have had a scab up my nose for about a month that wont heal everytime i catch it or want to blow my nose it just bleeds again what can i do to help?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Nasal scab: I suggest you have an otolaryngologist (ENT) perform a nasal exam to determine if there is a specific reason the scab persists and you are having recurrent nose bleeds when you blow your nose.

Answered 6/10/2014

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