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A 44-year-old male asked:

My left nostril is prone to bleeding. there are times when it kind of burns when i inhale. weather is not cold right now. can allergens cause this?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience

Mgt.: Possibly, although bilateral symptoms are more common. If there is a polyp or lesion, this may present this way.

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