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Congested nose at night. taking allegra d, rhinocort, and azalstine. woke up with soreness at left of tip of nose. feels like a pimple but don't see one. area is hard and tender (in and out of nostril). not visible from outside. what can this be?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Vestibulitis: Superficial infection of inner lining of alar nasi (nasal tip) probably caused by irritation while using nasal spray. Light application of Neosporin 1-2 times inside the nostril for a few days usually ease the pain associated with inflammation.

Answered 8/15/2020

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A member asked:

Congested nose at night. taking allegra d, rhinocort, and azalstine. woke up with soreness at left of tip of nose. feels like a pimple but don't see one. area is hard and tender (in and out of nostril). not visible from outside. what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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