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I have flat, dry, & hard scab-like "boogers" that form only on my septum up inside my nose with horrible nasal passage congestion for months now. help?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Dry nasal crusting: Greetings. Fancy words for "boogers". These episodes happen from xcessive dryness. Saline nasal spray and AYR gel may be the answer. Sleep with a humidifier and drink more water. If these suggestions fail to resolve the issues, see your ENT. An antibiotic covering Staph may be needed.

Answered 4/1/2017

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A member asked:

I have flat, dry, & hard scab-like "boogers" that form only on my septum up inside my nose with horrible nasal passage congestion for months now. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

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