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Wheni blow my nose, during allergy season, i see blood in the secretions? is this from dry sinuses?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Nasal bleeding: When allergies are active your nasal membranes can become inflamed and more prone to bleeding.

Answered 6/3/2013

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A member asked:

Wheni blow my nose, during allergy season, i see blood in the secretions? is this from dry sinuses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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