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A 41-year-old female asked:

I have one nostril with bloody mucus, sporadic bleeding and cant breathe well through that side.. blocked/swollen, sore in maybe pressure in tooth have stuffed animal i smell to reduce anxiety at night. possible causes? worried about cancer. ty?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Blocked nostril: You need to have someone look in and see what is going on. Did you breath in a button from the struffed animal (or eye). Not likely cancer at your age.
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