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A member asked:

My right nostril is very sore, red, hard and swollen. it's very painful to touch and it's not a pimple. please help! i'm in pain.

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Dr. David Kam answered

Vestibulitis: Nasal vestibulitis is painful. Avoid rubbing your nose with tissue and see ent.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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