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Large White Mass Stuck To Nasal Septum, Preventing Proper Breathing. How To Remove?

I have a hard white large white mass stuck to part of my septum. It does smell like infection. I tried to remove with tweezers but was scared to keep pulling as it started to hurt and make me queasy. It is only attached in 1 place near lower inside wall, but continues to travel up my nostril preventing me from properly breathing. Any idea what this is and how to self remove?
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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Hi, it could be a polyp, or trabicula, with pus, means infected,. You should never try to remove by self, as it may lead to bleeding, and infection.
So i advise you to consult an ENT surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. It may need to be removed surgecally if it is polyp. Thank you.
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Large White Mass Stuck To Nasal Septum, Preventing Proper Breathing. How To Remove?

Hi, it could be a polyp, or trabicula, with pus, means infected,. You should never try to remove by self, as it may lead to bleeding, and infection. So i advise you to consult an ENT surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. It may need to be removed surgecally if it is polyp. Thank you.