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I've been sick lately with a runny nose. when i blow it, black stuff comes out. i don't work near soot, i don't own a fireplace, or smoke. what is it?

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Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered

Blood?: Dark debris from the nose is likely environmental (smoke, soot, etc), or might be dried blood. Is it unilateral or bilateral? Have you recently had a sinus infection? If it persists, you should have a thorough ENT examination, to rule out a more serious etiology.

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Answered 5/16/2016

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A member asked:

I've been sick lately with a runny nose. when i blow it, black stuff comes out. i don't work near soot, i don't own a fireplace, or smoke. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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