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Had a runny nose/stuffy ear about a week and a half after the cold had subsided. normal? i also kissed a boy at a party do i have meningitis/meningoc

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

No: If you had Meningococcal meningitis you would not be asking the question. This rapidly progressive, often fatal illness does not leave much time for self indulgence. Your nose may be stuffy and runny for many reasons. If it keeps up and you find it disturbing, see a doctor.

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Had a runny nose/stuffy ear about a week and a half after the cold had subsided. normal? i also kissed a boy at a party do i have meningitis/meningoc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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