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A member asked:

One of my nostrils get blocked while the other one is fine,if one is opened the other one is blocked,is this normal or should i be worried?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Nostrils blocked: Normal but good to have some one look in there. Keep diary, go to uptodate.com and read more. Share with your team.

Answered 2/24/2021

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