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Red infection outside of nasal passage with clear mugus discharge. checked inside nose and a strange smelly, white, soft sore or infection on lining?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Infection : See your doctor as you may need an antibiotic. Good Luck

Answered 3/22/2020

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