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Smelly mucus in one nostril, running nose. Headache on one side of the forehead, lethargy. Swelling on one cheek sometimes.

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My left nostril is blocked for 4/5 days and very foul smelling mucus is coming out of it. Please tell me what is this and what should I do?

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it's because of sinus infection. u will require course of oral antibiotics. ...  Read More

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Hello, I recently recovered from Flu/viral fever 3 days back. I still have cold and cough but I could see bloody mucus from my left nostril from yesterday. Consulted doctor and he gave antibiotics. I still can see bloody mucus from that nostril, if i blow my nose. My question is how many days this bloody mucus last? Is it normal, as it is the first

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It's normal. You are having associated Sinusitis. Generally it takes 21 days to heal with proper medication. ...  Read More

My baby is one month old. he has nasal congestion since last three weeks and I am using nasoclear nasal drop. he has dried black mucus stuck in his nostril passage. Is there a way to remove it?

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Good evening, Saline nasal drops for clearing, Please consult your doctor for details. Take care. For more information follow my Instagram : tiwari_child_clinic (Health Question & Answer) &# ...  Read More

I hv left nostril nasal polyp since last 3 years feeling nasal congestion in left nostril. Kindly advise me steroid spray

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I hope you have taken a ct scan. Please send all previous prescriptions & test reports, if possible ct report & film also. ...  Read More

I was blowing my nose then i few someyhing blocking my nostrils, i go check and it is a piece of flesh. It seems to be nasal polyps and it is very close to the external nostril.

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As per your description it might be due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy or nasal polyp.. need to be evaluated by local examination.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment.. ...  Read More

I am having nasal congestion in one of my nostrils for the last 2-3 weeks without any cold/fever. Although breathing difficulties is not there, sometimes it feels like I may be missing a breath or two. I am taking steam which helps in reducing the congestion, but it again comes back after few hours Also the mucus is dry. Any guidance will be help

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You can start a simple saline nasal drops, continue steam 2 times in a day with plain water. ...  Read More

When i sneeze, i get a very bad smell in my nose. After observing, i noticed that when i wash my nose, inside, very thoroughly, the smell goes off.. so i figured it might be the mucus that comes when we sneeze.. but why does it smell so bad. This is a very recent problem that happened only around 2-3 times. Is it a bad? The smell sure is. But healt

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Hello it's quite possible that the smell is because of some infection... I not panic for it I would suggest try to drink more of fluids in first place so that the mucus doesn't get thick..Let's wait a ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with having nasal polyps in my right nostril. I consulted an ENT specialist who advised a CT scan. After seeing the scan he immediately suggested a surgery without prescribing any medications first. I find this behavior very fishy. I researched online and it seems polyps are a common occurrence. I do not want to opt for surge

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Hi user, incidence of Chronic rhinosinusitis is rising day by day and we don't offer surgery in all the cases... When nasal polyp or Polyps form then the pathway of the sinuses gets block and thus su ...  Read More

Please suggest syrup or something that can eradicate sticky mucus in nasal passage? Completely fed up dealing with it daily, i suffer from allergies and particularly dry air.

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1. Fluticasone furoate Nasal Spray 2 puffs twice a day during change of seasons for 10 days then taper to once a day for next 5 days 2. Mucinac 600mg 1 tab in 1/2 glass water twice daily for 7 days ...  Read More

Since almost 2-3 months have dry nose and very dry hard (sometimes stone like) nasal mucus which blocks breathing infrequently especially at night. Have to wet nostrils inside and clean it multiple times. Any solution for this would be highly appreciated. Had Blepharitis couple of months back for the right eye. Is it relevant not sure.

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Saline drops ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing mucus buildup in my left nostril near the eye for the past 3 years. There’s a nasal bend on the right side, and I suffer frequent nosebleeds from both nostrils—mostly clotted, but recently more active bleeding, especially from the right. I also feel pain in both nostrils and had a severe headache with exhaus

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I have cold from past few days. Today when I blow out my nose for clearing there was some drop of blood in the mucus. I am totally panicked. It was from my left nose. But after, whenever I clear my nose or throat no more blood drop had come. But it is coming some drop of blood from past few days from the right side of nose. It was coming some drop

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Its common if u have cold in some people dont worry ...  Read More

I had a cold or nasal mucus since last 1 month. Then after picking the nose, I used to see a little drop of blood in the cold or sputum once or twice a day when clearing the throat or blowing the nose almost every day. At practo doctor told not to pick nose/ clear throat forcefully. Then I don't touch my nose or forcefully clean my nose or throat.

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Saline nasal spray Avoid cleaning Avoid touching ...  Read More

My baby is exactly a month old for today. His throat filled with mucus. How to clear the throat. Please help me. Please prescribe medicine

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I need help regarding my son he is six year old weighing 19.3 kg . From 1.3 year he always has mucus coming out of his nose and on/off cough. I visited every doctor possible in my town they always gave a antibiotic and cough syrup but there is no relief in symptoms, one doctor told for allergic rhinitis but IGE total test was negative (141.7 |U) an

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Do ent reference for further evaluation ...  Read More

Kid nasal mucus with blood.its dried when I cleaning that with cloth then only I can see the bloody browny or red mucus ..is this serious or please adivde

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Please mention age of ur baby ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My sister is suffering from cold since last week, her nose is block with mucus unable to breath properly While eating also sometimes she feel like breathlessness due to mucus blockage in nose Is steam inhalation be better for mucus removal from nose For chest congestion can montek lc be used ? Thank you

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I have been suffering from cold from past 1 week and from past 2 days my mucus from nose is in brown colour. My phlegm when i spit is normal but from nose it's always brown coloured. What could it be? Request you to please guide

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

I See little Bloody mucus When I Blow My Nose forcefully ? But it is not usually happen to me . What is the causes of bloody nasal mucus and how to treat it .please advice .

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Good evening! Forceful blowing can cause capillary damage and epistaxsis Avoid nasal picking if any Steam inhalation If no nasal obstruction head ache or any other symptoms nothing to worry ...  Read More

My right nostril is permanently blocked since 2 months and i am having difficulty in breathing from right nostril. Left nostril is fine. I had an x ray of nasal septum and the report was normal. I am consuming anti allergy medicines on consultation of a doctor nearby like bilasure m , montelukast , mep 4 and maxxcet tablets but there is no improve

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X-ray will not be very helpful. You will require a diagnostic nasal endoscopy to rule out DNS and Turbinate hypertrophy or a CT scan Nose & PNS. Since how long have you been taking anti allergy medic ...  Read More

One nostril is always closed ( it alternates but both nostrils very rarely open). At night both nostrils closed have to breath through mouth. It's very irritating. (No mucus at all) Showed to ent, xray showed maxillary sinus inflamed. Did antibiotics and nasal spray, drops - no relief at all. Only hot water baths help to open nose. My level 1a, 1b

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One nostril is always remain closed in all people due to the nasal cycle, for sometime one nostril remains open for sometime other side remains open, so normal people doesn’t perceive nasal blockage. ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam 2 days back, my father aged 60 years developed Cold, cough with mucus and nasal congestion. I visited nearby General physician. Doctor prescribed Ebast-m, sporloc and Doxy-1 L tablets. Yesterday night after dinner, my father took his first dose of Doxy-1 L DR Forte tablet. At 3 AM, his left knee was locked and he was unable to walk.

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Get a esr and crp done first. ...  Read More

I have observed, I am able to breathe, from single nostril, after some days the blocked nostril gets unblocked and unblocked nostril gets blocked. I have used nasal spray and no luck, I am trying breathing exercises but not able to unblock both the nostrils.

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Do u have any history of headache??nasal discharge?? Use nasivion nasal drops 3drops 3times a day in both nostrils.. contact online for further evaluation ...  Read More

My left ear is clogged past few weeks. The is thick almost dry mucus from nostrils. Will Himalaya Bresol tablets help, if so what duration of medication is advised.

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Himalaya bresol alone wont clear the problem better consult the doctor and clear the block near ear and mucous from nostrils otherwise it may lead to infection ...  Read More

Last 1 year since lockdown I am having continue mucus transparent or sometimes milky white. 1 or 2 day sometimes break is there or else same. No other issues but mucus from nose and sometimes post nasal drip. Whats the reason. I am 45 yrs old on eltroxin 100mg for hypothyroidism last 17yrs. Wt. 76kg,ht 5.6 Since lockdown not going to work so not mo

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Steam inhalation, gargle and low dose steroid inhaler helps in mild allergy. Though need to quantify and classify ...  Read More

Left nostril is blocked from last few months. The alternate nostril breathing of nasal cycle is not happening. Only able to inhale and exhale through right one. If the right nostril is blocked by pressing with fingers only then does the left nostril work but other times its blocked. Please help !

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Consult online with nose from nostril side close view and proper history with video call for better understanding of problem ...  Read More

Brown and yellow mucus comes today i have cold last 5-6 days i taken med which dose is completed yesterday.headach is too much no fever and breathing problem.I have nasal allergy also

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Most probably due to sinusitis ...  Read More

I have cold last 5-6 days but today brown and yellow muscus comes In nasal and headach too much.is there any serious problem ?

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Looks like an infection of your sinuses and blowing your nose hard can also give light blood tinged brownish mucus.. ...  Read More

Hi Doc I am trying nasoclear since yesterday evening, but the issue is, mucus is not draining and not coming out on its own. I can see the mucus in my baby's nose but dont know how to get it out. Also, she has mucus filled somewhere in throat or chest, as i can hear some noise coming from back of throat. My daughter is 3 months old. Apart from naso

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Use nasal drops and after few minutes clear with cotton or ear bud. The sound you hear from throat is also due to nose block. ...  Read More

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