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Red swollen nose

2022-06-11 17:15:01
Since past two days my father's nose tip got red and swollen and painful. Today the whole nose is a bit swollen, though the pain has reduced but it's causing him a headache on left side of the head. What's causing this and what could be the possible treatment?
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It's either vestibilitis or boil depending upon location. Plss consult for complete evaluation and treatment  as y mat require antibiotics

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a course of medications with antibiotics and analgesic.
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topical antibacterial ointment application.

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