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I've had one nostril plugged for 4 years. what to do?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See an ENT: This sounds peculiar. You should see an ENT to check it out. You may benefit from nasal surgery.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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