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It has been 3 days feeling something in my back nose on the left side. i can breath fine but i feel pain and bothered each time i swallow.

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Uncertain : it is hard to tell for sure this could be something stuck back there, could be a mucous plug or maybe some other thing we call a foreign body.. This is best evaluated by a physician and if necessary see an ear, nose and throat physician an ENT.

Answered 8/31/2015

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A member asked:

It has been 3 days feeling something in my back nose on the left side. i can breath fine but i feel pain and bothered each time i swallow.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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