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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?

Q: 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?

: It is unusual the site has not healed after 4 months. You should revisit your ENT doctor for a quick check.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is unusual the site has not healed after 4 months. You should revisit your ENT doctor for a quick check.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/6/2022

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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