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For the last week i have had a red throbbing nose, i have numerous pus balls inside nose i let them out with a needle and apply batriban antibiotic cr?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Staph aureus: This sounds as if you may well have a staphylococcal infection in your nose, and the potential complications can be life-threatening. Would not treat this yourself and would advise seeing a physician for diagnosis and management asap.

Dr Heller agreed

Answered 1/20/2014

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A member asked:

For the last week i have had a red throbbing nose, i have numerous pus balls inside nose i let them out with a needle and apply batriban antibiotic cr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Heller agreed

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