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A 45-year-old male asked:

iam 45 male my nose happens to 85% of the time blocked. i've tried many chemicals to relive this. but no use. would surgery cure this....loots of than?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Pathology 44 years experience

Get seen: Forget "chemicals". You need an evaluation for polyps, deviated septum or something more concerning. Try to get to an otolaryngologist.

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