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Boogers that are like in pieces and when i blow my nose there's been blood. might it just be due to stuffiness?

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Dr. Michael Wolfe answered

Specializes in Head & Neck Surgery

Irrigate the nose: Nasal saline irrigation can help your problem. Neilmed has an easy to use irrigation bottle, they also make the neti-pot, but there are many others. It takes some getting used to but is well tolerated by most. Watch irrigation techniques on youtube.

Answered 4/24/2015

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