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Q: Large Hard Mass Came Out of Nostril
asked by: bminlv on May 23rd, 2005
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I felt a tickle in my nose, I thought something like a hair or something was in there so I began to blow my left nostril. Nothing came out, but the tickle was still there, so I tried again and this large mass of hard but pliable white/greyish stuff came out. It was about 1/8 inch in width and about 1/2 long. If that wasn't enough to totally send me into a panic attack I blew my nose again and another mass came out.
After searching the internet for a few hours I have found nothing!
This isn't the first time this has happened to me. The last time was about 5 months ago. From what I remember, like now, I was on antibiotics for adult acne. That's about the only similarity in both situations.
The first time this happened I thought I may have left some tissue in my nose after a nose bleed or something, or maybe I stuffed some tissue up my nose while I was sleeping. After this last extraction of abnormal "stuff" coming out of my nostril I know I haven't stuffed anything up my nose!
This is really freaky especially since I can not find any information on abnormal nasal discharge.
Anyone that has ever heard of this please!!! Reply.

Thanks,
freaked out!
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NoRelief
replied on June 5th, 2005
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Nasal Discharge
I don't know about the colouration of your discharge, however I would suggest that the discharge itsself is some form of pus/dead bacteria as per normal, but in greater quantity.

You indicate that your were taking antibiotics both times this has occurred, and whilst they were for adult acne, they will also kill any other bacteria that may be sensitive to their presence.

I would the inclined to think that what you have experienced was a discharge of some form of concurrent nasal infection, whether it was bacteriological or fungal.

From my on-line research in the past: green, grey and/or black discharges are associated with, but not limited to, fungal infections.

If you are really concerned about this, I would first consult my general practitioner and, dependant upon your feelings and the outcome of your discussion with your doctor, request a referral to an ent for consultation.

Remeber to tell your consultants everything you have included here, and anything else that you may remember.
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baydrive
replied on August 22nd, 2005
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I coughed up something similar, years ago. I was grossed out, and scared. I wrapped it, took it to the doctor and he had it biopsied. It was nothing more than "snot".
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