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Will nasal saline spray help with my nasal septum perforation? how can i tell if it is large?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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URGENT ENT RVAL: Top 2 causes are nose picking and cocaine use. Rare autoimmune conditions may alo be an etiology . You need a through exam and blood work . An excellent ENT CONDULT

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Will nasal saline spray help with my nasal septum perforation? how can i tell if it is large?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

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