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Any doctors around? What is this up my nose??

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HelenaHandbasket84 · 18/08/2023 00:27

One of my nostrils always feels a little blocked so I had a look up my nose. This is on the opposite nostril. What the hell is it?? I'm terrified I have nasal cancer (I have some facial numbness that may be due to bruxism, but no nosebleeds, mucus, ear pain).

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lovecafeaulait · 18/08/2023 00:53

It could be nasal polyps (these are almost always benign) or your nasal turbinates that are swollen because of an allergy etc. I wouldn't worry, but see your GP.

lovecafeaulait · 18/08/2023 00:58

Sorry, I forgot to say that I am not a doctor, but I had similar- originally it was diagnosed as nasal polyps by 2 GPS, but then an ENT consultant confirmed that my turbinates were swollen (and in combination with a septum deviation, my nose felt blocked a lot of the time). Good luck.

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