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I have dried yellow mucus stuck to my nose help how can i get it gone will it eventually go away

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: apply a warm washcloth and leave it there until cool. Repeat. carefully rub away the mucus. Sleep with a humidifier if this is happening in the morning. You may need to see someone to find out why this is suddenly happening.

Answered 5/29/2015

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