I have had some crud in my nose and head for a few days. No runny nose or nose blowing even though I thought I would feel better if i could blow. So a few hours ago I blew real hard 3 times. On the 3rd blow, some membrane or cartlidge or something passed through my nostril on the left side. Also had an ear infection on left side. What could have this been? No snot, a little red tinge muscus surrounded this piece of tissue. About the width of a popsicle stick and about 1/2 long.