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I m not able to breathe through my left nostril from past 3 years .... any suggestions?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Polyp: There are many possibilities. One of them being a nasal polyp. Some people also have a deviated septum. I would seek advice from an ENT if you have not already done so.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Clogged nose: Something is obstructing your passage. It could be a polyp, deviated septum, or a host of other things, none of which are serious, just discomforting. The only way to know and get it fixed is to have a doctor take a look with a scope, probably an ent.
Answered 6/16/2013
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