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Just blew my nose and a ball of bloody mucus came out and it was harder in places of it like tissue, is this normal?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Probably: This could happen with a moderate to severe case of sinusitis.

Answered 4/30/2015

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A member asked:

Just blew my nose and a ball of bloody mucus came out and it was harder in places of it like tissue, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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