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Left nostril was cauterized four months ago, successfully stopped the spot from blood drip. it still feels sore in there and looks inflamed. i use a saline solution 3-4 times a day to keep it moist and afrin if a bit of blood. is this normal?
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It is unusual the site has not healed after 4 months. You should revisit your ENT doctor for a quick check.
Answered 7/6/2022
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