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Hi tjere i cant seem to get my 18month old nose open its been blocked from birth and its a everyday struggle?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your Dr: it sounds like there may be a physiologic obstruction. Take him to see his Dr for a thorough Exam (including a nasal speculum exam) and diagnosis. There may be a simple treatment once the problem is discovered.

Answered 10/6/2020

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