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Left nostril blocked by swollen/enlarged, red septum
For the past several months I've become aware that my left nostril is blocked compared to my right, not due to any mucous buildup but rather the septum looks enlarged or swollen. It's very red, and it's blocking the nasal passage so that it's like breathing through a (smaller) straw. I also sometimes feel pressure on that side of my nose, not pain just a feeling of pressure. I've been waiting for months to see an ENT but of course it's very backed up. Also the septum feels quite firm and solid. It's like in my right nostril the septum is concave, but in the left it's convex. Any thoughts?
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