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I always have blood come out of my left nose, though not running , but thick, even when i blow my nose from congestion, is this normal?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

This is not normal: Blood in the mucus you blow out of your nose is not normal. See your ear nose and throat specialist (otolaryngologist) for evaluation.

Answered 1/7/2013

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Nasal bleed: You should ENT doctor to determine the cause and advise the proper treatment.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/6/2019

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A member asked:

I always have blood come out of my left nose, though not running , but thick, even when i blow my nose from congestion, is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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