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I ve slow bleeding in my nostril left side for many days,saline, bactroban, (mupirocin) doesnot help,pls can you suggest over counter remedies, anti septic spray?
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Time for specialist: If you have been unable to stop a nose bleed after a few hours, you should be seen by either an emergency department physician or an ENT specialist.
Answered 11/17/2016
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