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Stuffy nose for 6 or more months
Hello doctor ,
My one nostril is always stuffed dont know what is causing it and always changes its direction when I change my position .This problem is for past 6-8 months, tried everything (stream inhalation, medication) nothing worked . Some times I get sore throat but clears up after a week .my tolarance to dust has increased and sneeze whenever in contact . Couldn't visit an ENT specialist due to this pandemic .is it a serious problem ?
for your information I once got nose injury 5 years back .
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Most probably Allergic rhinitis
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steam inhalation twice daily
avoid cold items
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There can b few reasons for u your one side nasal block
Ur trauma to nose 5 yr back which could hav caused a nasal septal issue lik deviation
Or allergy
Need more details on any other symptoms lik headache , nasal bleed ?
Wat medications u wer on
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's physiological for the nasal congestion to be alternative, with changes in temperature and humidity.
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steam inhalation, topical Nasal decongestant can be helpful
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