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I got a blocked nose every single day. What can I do to solve this problem?

fahri10Oct 22, 2014
hi ,ive got a blocked nose every single day , right nostril is completely blocked and the left allitle. its been like this for several of years. and also my nose is very sensitive . can it be extra meat ? what can i do to solve this problem ? thanks

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