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I am breathing through only one nostril at a time my. I feel some obstruction when I breathe through my right nostril. There is no cough or phlegm it has been like this for more than 1 month

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Please drop in to my clinic as this situation requires a proper ENT clinical assessment. ...  Read More

Obstructed Breathing through Left nostril with inflammation and irritation in middle zone of nose. Normal breathing from right nostril. Condition is same even after through cleaning the nose

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You seem to be suffering from acute rhinosinusitis which is common type of nose infection. You may need to take antibiotics, anti cold medicines and decongestant nasal drops for few days for faster re ...  Read More

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From past few days I have a difficulty in breathing through my right nostril there is a nasal congestion but only in one nostril which is the right one. I feel like having a suspended particle present in my nostril whenever I inhale forcefully I can feel something suspended and moving up and down in the nostrils. Otrivin Nasal spray will give a r

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Hi This can be secondary to rhinitis or can be due to a polyp formation. Usually can be present if you have allergies causing recurrent sneezing and running nose. ...  Read More

I usually breathe through one nostril as the other one shuts down. And it's not a specific nostril, sometimes one shuts down sometimes other, never both. What must be the cause?

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Hello.. Well it's possible that you are suffering from rhinitis because of which you are getting stuffed nose..I suggest you to take steam for relief...you also consult an Ent specialist and get exami ...  Read More

Sir i am having breathing difficulty from right nostril since more than 2 months my ct scan report showed bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy.. i am worried i may have this problem due to some kind of allergy please guide me

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It may be because of allergy. ...  Read More

Sir since 7 months my right nostril is blocked and i cant breathe through it. I have been using fluticasone and azelastine nasal spray since 2 months with very little relief till now. I have also been taking levocetrizine and montelukast tablets since 15 days but the condition has not improved that much. I have attatched my ct scan film and reports

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Turbinates are blocking the nasal cavity,If nasal spray is not working for you , turbinate reduction can be done. ...  Read More

Having congestion in my right nostril and it seems there is a bump on my septum when i insert my finger into nose. At night, sometimes I have trouble breathing which caused trouble to fall asleep but nothing else like swelling, itching or noisy breathing. I visited a Primary Doctor and she prescribed tablets for one week. But no change and she exam

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a Allergist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

I have allergy of dust perfume particle, and cold beverages..my sinuses swells at night like one of the nostriles blocks, and due to that I have breath heavy..can you please suggest me ayhrvedic medicine for this?

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Hello ! You can try steam inhalation. Add few drops of clove oil, eucalyptus oil , mint leaves in hot steaming water and do inhalation twice or thrice daily. You can also crush some garlic and inhal ...  Read More

Actually diifculty in breathing but hemoglobin is within normal .one sided nose is blocked,inspiring with mouth only...no allery and no recurrent cold problem.

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One of the commonest cause for one sided nose block is deviation of nasal septum or the partition between both nostrils...other causes include nasal polyp...visit an ent for a checkup...if its deviati ...  Read More

Since a few months occasionally I am experiencing breathing difficulty with strange feeling in the chest like cough feeling.. sometimes dry cough with chest discomfort..while lying down flat breathing issues persists.. also sleeping problem if I take Montek LC then sleep is good. I have consulted a homeopathic doctor and he did some CT scan on nose

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I would like to seek your advice regarding my 80-year-old father. In 2025, he was admitted to the same hospital with heavy breathing and discomfort in his lower chest and upper abdomen. He was diagnosed with acute gastritis, and we were told that his breathing difficulty could be related to the gastric problem. In 2026, he was admitted

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I'm diabetic (h1bac 7.4) and taking treatment. At time once in while I used to have breathing problem and got tested with treadmill and other tests and all come normal. I take Esiflow 250 inhaler 2-3 puffs and it becomes normal. From recent time I'm having this frequently specially when I wake up in the morning and/or in the evening time. Esiflow 2

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Needing your inhaler every two days instead of occasionally means your breathing symptoms aren't as well controlled as before. Esiflow working each time points to an airway cause such as asthma, since ...  Read More

Diagnosed type 2 diebetic, from past 6 months on metformin from past 1 month been on linaglyptin 2.5 and metformin 500 mg once the problem is my nasal area feel too much dry and sinus area also, my right nostril feel congested and in sleep it's very irritating. Is metformin and linaglyptin has this side affect. Because dry nose and sinus problems s

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Yes Nasal congestion is common after Linagliptin Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

My father is 80 years old. He has been experiencing breathing difficulty for the past week. However, his breathing is not getting stuck or blocked. I am sharing his X-ray report and the X-ray film for your review. Kindly have a look and share your opinion.

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he needs proper workup..kindly connect with all reports..also whether his issues worsened after cardiac surgery or not? ...  Read More

I am 7 days post-septoplasty and noticed my left nostril is slightly flared outwards compared to the right. Is this asymmetry typical for post-op swelling at day 7? Could moderate pressure while sleeping/touching displace cartilage? No trauma, sharp pain, or bleeding occurred. What is the timeline for symmetry?

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Since it’s only 7 days , you can wait . The post o o swelling takes about 2-3 weeks to fully settle down ...  Read More

Last week had viral- took medicine from family Dr. Then cough, nose block stayed. Last 3 days i saw mucous with blood in left nose. First it was comes from nose as well as dripping from nostril to throat. Went ENT he did examine and suction to take out stuff from nose. Now no mucous coming from nose. Both nose open. But mucous with mixed blood comi

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Need detailed information and evaluation. May need endoscopy evaluation ...  Read More

I feel heavy while breathing since 2 3 months and acid problems for a few days. I have to take a long breath. It's very tough sometimes. What should i do for easy breathing.

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gerd can worsen your case..but do get evaluated properly ...  Read More

My child is 3 years and 1 month old. When he is sleeping, his breathing rate is usually between 18 and 20 breaths per minute every time I did check up , and his breathing appears normal and comfortable during sleep. After he wakes up, when he is awake and calm, I checked his breathing rate and it is usually between 25 and 29 breaths per minute, aga

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Its normal and doesnt need evaluation . During sleep basal metabolic rate reduces and hence ventilation is reduced ...  Read More

Hi Can we reverse the damage on the face shape occured due to mouth Breathing. And what is the duration of treatment of Mouth Breathing.

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Need to identify cause of mouth breathing, If any maxillofacial asymmetry is there then better consult once maxillofacial or dental surgeon ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Mam, My mother is disturbed from an issue. A small mole type formed in her left nostril, which neither pain nor disappear. What to do to remove that? Please suggest what is this and how to get rid of it?

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Further evaluation needed. Also the duration it is present. ...  Read More

After 5 dose of anti rabbies vaccines both the legs are continuously paining and now I am felling breathing problem ,for last 15 years I was taking medicine of Nitroglycerin 2.6 mg tablet.But after dog bite I am not taking nitroglycerin tablet 2.6 mg .Now I am felling breathing problem, having leg pain .what should I do kindly advise.

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You have two concerning symptoms: * Breathlessness * Bilateral leg pain and you have also stopped your long-term nitroglycerin medication after the dog bite/rabies vaccination. The rabies vaccine its ...  Read More

Hi, I have noticed swelling inside on of the nostrils in my daughter. No cold, running nose. No discharge. Please suggest.

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This is a normal structure called inferior turbinate which is hypertrophied in your daughter’s nose which might be due to pollution as well or allergy …. You can use steroid nasal spray if it is caus ...  Read More

I m 32,female..i donot have any allergy..when i swallow mucus from nose while inhaleing i get stinky and foul smell in right nostril..i have buld like projection inside right nostril but not inside left nose..i have smell since 7 months..what is the cause and solution..thank u

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Do you’ve nasal obstruction too ? And swallowing mucous is since when? Is it there all the time ? Better to get examined physically ...  Read More

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Which ointment can I apply to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Can I apply Mupirocin 2 percent ointment to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been having breathing problems almost every day since 2023. Sometimes my chest feels tight and I feel like I can’t get enough air. My heart beats fast when this happens. It becomes worse in cold weather or when I cry or get anxious, but it can also happen without any clear reason. I don’t usually have wheezing, but I feel a lump

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Yesterday when I was cleaning nose, I saw suddenly blood in left nostril .. it's not there afterwards.. can I use any saline spray ? Or do I need to see doctor. Please advise

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Need endoscopy ...  Read More

Had dns with sinusitis from past 15 yrs and migraine from past 5 yrs and mild gastric from past 3 yrs i face much problem when i expose to ac i feel like I can't take breath and also i cant say my brain feels like i should come out of it only ac exposure time when i move to normal temp everything will be fine i asked to ent doctor thinking it could

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kindly connect..need to evaluate you properly..need to differentiate aad from oad ...  Read More

Hi, Some of my colleagues told me that they hear sounds of my breathing. What is the reason of this?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My father 79 yrs age, was admitted in hospital last month with breathing problem after afternoon sleep. ECG, Echo, Chest X-ray, BNP were all normal. Endoscopy showed gastric erythema and erosions, RUT negative. He was discharged with Voltapraz 20 (empty stomach morning) and Sucral-O after lunch. He has been taking these regularly for 1 month, but s

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Get HRCT done Consult chest physician in your locality ...  Read More

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