It may be blocked, flared or pierced (7)

I believe the answer is:

nostril

(Other definitions for nostril that I've seen before include "Opening of the nose" , "Breathing aperture" , "Nasal opening" , "One of two holes in the head!" , "Aperture in nose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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