What should the inside of your nose look like?

[iheartmakeup]

I noticed that it was easier to breathe through the right side of my nose than the left, so I grabbed a flash light and looked. Inside the left nose it almost looks like three little balls or something were around the opening. I'm talking about like in the back where you can just see the black holes? On the right side it's not there. It looks kind of like a squiggly \ shape. The right nostril also looks redder way on the inside. It's been like that for a while though and I don't have any sort of discharge or anything. It's much easier to see up the right side than left, but that may be due to my astigmatism in the left eye.

However it is a little concerning seeing the three bump like things. When I rub/press the area by my left nostril, I get a tickle feeling, almost like when you feel like you have to sneeze but not quite. I had this earlier too without rubbing. I've sneezed since then and nothing abnormal. Am I over thinking this?

[iheartmakeup]

Okay thank you. I need to schedule a check up soon. If it is either of those things, will it be okay to wait a couple weeks? I'm not sure when I'll be able to get in.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, no you are not overthinking, as both your symptoms and findings match. What you are perceiving could be nasal polyps. They can cause blockage of the nostril and difficulty breathing. It could also be due to a deviated nasal septum. You will need to consult your primary care physician for proper assessment. In the meantime practice good breathing exercises, humidify your room and do steam inhalations. Regards.