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A few days ago I plucked my nose hairs, which I have done before with no issue. Now in the same spot on both sides, inside my nose I have two painful bumps and now my nose is swollen. I too a z-pac and advil but it didn't seem to help so far. It's painful...what happened to me??
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As per your description you might have developed infection,it's called nasal vestibulitis.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment if required..
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