I Think A Spider Went Up My Right Nostril Four

Posted on Tue, 13 Aug 2019

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Question : I think a spider went up my right nostril four days ago and I'm very worried about it and frightened. Since then my nose has been blocked and sore

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern. While it may be possible for a spider to get through a nostril, it is a very rare occurrence.
If you have reason to believe that such thing happened, the only thing you can do is to see an ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist. A primary care doctor or any other specialist does not possess the right tools for this procedure. I strongly recommend you do not attempt to remove it yourself either.
The ENT specialist would also diagnose the problem with your blocked nose, after having ruled out a spider presence and prescribe the right treatment.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

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