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What Causes Brownish Wax-like Nasal Discharge?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: I have a brownish wax like substance coming from my nose? What is the cause and how can I cure the situation?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be dirt dissolved in nasal secretions.

Detailed Answer:
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Our nose has small hairs which trap the dust is the air. These particles get trapped in the nasal secretion and after drying away it could resemble brownish waxy material. That could be what is coming from your nose. If that is the case, taking steam inhalation should help. Water in form of vapor will help in diluting the mucus and hence will lead to resolution of the situation.

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What Causes Brownish Wax-like Nasal Discharge?

Brief Answer: Seems to be dirt dissolved in nasal secretions. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Our nose has small hairs which trap the dust is the air. These particles get trapped in the nasal secretion and after drying away it could resemble brownish waxy material. That could be what is coming from your nose. If that is the case, taking steam inhalation should help. Water in form of vapor will help in diluting the mucus and hence will lead to resolution of the situation. Regards