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I have blood in my snot but there is no drippong of blood or evidence of a nose bleed. what's happening?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Dryness: Blood in nasal mucous is commonly due to severe dryness of nasal mucosa or side effect of steroid nasal spray for allergy. Use saline gel nasal spray to correct the condition, see ENT if problem persists.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/4/2016

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