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Is it unhealthy to hold one nostril and blow to clear out the other? if so, why? alternatives?
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Should be OK..: Blowing too hard and injure the nasal cavities or even pop the eardrums...But gentle blowing to clean out the goo should be fine...
Answered 12/20/2012
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