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A member asked:

Burning nostrils, eyes, throat like i've been around 2nd hand smoke, but i haven't. started zoloft (sertraline) and burning started. scared it's a brain tumor?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Burning nostrils: is likely just that. Please see your doc but brain tumor is way down on the list of possibilities. Are you being treated for your anxiety disorder, not only medication, but therapy? Peace and good health. See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/14/2016

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