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Lump and nose congestion
2 days ago I inhaled a lot of dust. I cleaned my nostrils. The next day of inhaling dust i found a lump somewhere in between my throat and the chin. The lump doesn't really hurt and moves a little if I try to move it. 1 or 2 days later, today, my nose feels congested. There's mostly watery discharge coming out of the nose instead of mucous. There's also a bit of irritation in the upper mouth area, as if there's going to be a cough.
Should I be worried? And what should I do? Will it go away on its own?
Also, I have been taking steam.
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Hi. Most likely you have developed an allergic reaction due to the dust. Simple antihistamines like Levocetrizine should help. You can continue to take steam and do some warm water gargles. However, if the symptoms persist for more than 1-2 days, plz visit an ENT specialist near you for further evaluation.
Warm regards, Dr Aanchal, Therapeia centre, Bangalore
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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
U are allergic to dust.
5ake montair lc twice daily for 5 days
And Steam inhalation twice daily
Avoid further exposure to dust and cold
Drink plenty of water
Next Steps
consult personally for proper history and evaluation
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tab Relent, one tab after food at night for 5 days
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Avoid possible allergen and irritants
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