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Left nostril started bleeding for 1st time in my life 3 months ago.i had a cold. it bled today when i barely blew my nose. takes that long to heal???

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Explanation : Nasal bleeding can be associated with any respiratory infection and this symptoms can recurring with any minor "cold" , because vessels at nasal septum became fragile and sensitive even to dry condition.

Answered 12/17/2016

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