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Why Is There A Big Hole On The Top Of My Right Nostril ?

Hi my name is Taylor. I m a 17 year old female. My nose has been hurting really bad for the past couple days and I went into my bathroom and looked in the mirror at my nose and there is a big hole at the top of my right nostril . It looks like a pencil was stabbed through my nose. What could it be cause from? Should I be concered?
Sat, 13 Aug 2011
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hello taylor,
pain in the nose most of the times can be due to trauma.
it can also be due to infections which can be bacterial or fungal.
i recommend you consult a physician. have a check up to see if it is due to trauma or infection. it wil help you to get the right treatment.
donot worry about it.
i hope i answered your query
take care
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Why Is There A Big Hole On The Top Of My Right Nostril ?

hello taylor, pain in the nose most of the times can be due to trauma. it can also be due to infections which can be bacterial or fungal. i recommend you consult a physician. have a check up to see if it is due to trauma or infection. it wil help you to get the right treatment. donot worry about it. i hope i answered your query take care