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Nasal septum defect

My son has visible nasal septal defect. He buzzes many times in a day. His right nostril seems to have very close walls, due to which he might have problem of breathing. His sleep is not disturbed yet. I am keen to know if there is any helpful measure to improve the condition. My son is non verbal and would not co operative for operating procedure. So please guide.

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Mild chest pain on and off for a few days. But sometimes i have breathing difficulty. Sometimes feel tired .should I worry about my FTP result and what result shows ? Liver Function Test (LFT) Values ​Bilirubin Total: 1.5 mg/dl ​Bilirubin Direct: 0.3 mg/dl ​Bilirubin Indirect: 1.2 mg/dl ​SGOT (AST): 16 U/L ​SGPT (ALT): 28 U/L ​Alkaline Phosphatase: 132 U/L ​Total Protein: 6.1 gms/dl ​Albumin: 3.6 gms/dl ​Globulin: 2.5 gms/dl ​A/G Ratio: 1.44 ​Blood Count (CBC) Values ​Hemoglobin: 16.1 gm/dl ​RBC Count: 6.45 Mill/Cmm ​HCT (PCV): 52.9 % ​MCV: 82.1 fL ​MCH: 24.9 pg ​MCHC: 30.4 gm% ​Total WBC Count: 9,600 Cells/cmm ​Platelet Count: 3.01 Lakhs/cmm ​Lipid & Renal Values ​Total Cholesterol: 190 mg/dl ​Triglycerides: 144 mg/dl ​HDL Cholesterol: 48 mg/dl ​LDL: 113.2 mg/dl ​VLDL: 28.8 mg/dl ​Urea: 20 mgs/dl ​Creatinine: 0.8 mg/dl ​Uric Acid: 6.4 mgs/dl ​Calcium: 8.0 mg/dl ​Blood Sugar (Random): 82 mg/dl

Cough  joint pain dry eye and pain

Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing breathing problems along with joint pain. I also have dry and painful eyes. My recent PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) showed low values, and the inhaler I am using is not giving much relief. These symptoms are affecting me dailyWhat tests or treatment would you suggest? Thank you.

Irritation in chest after smoking

I smoke around 8-10 cigs and now i have developed chest haeaviness and irritation in middle of chest and burning sensation. Kindky suggest good medicine for the same.

HIV question please advice

Hello Doctor, I took rabies vaccine in a government medical. The syringe was already loaded with vaccine. It was in a plastic container. One ice packet also was in the container. The container seems a bit moist. But i saw one used syringe was there without needle. As i took vaccine from the same container. How much risk of HIV? If that used syringe already infected with hiv!! The moisture contact with my syringe needle get me infect ? My syringe needle was in a red cap but still i am feeling anxious. If moisture get in to the cap and touch my syringe needle. I will get infect ?????? Please help me doctor!!

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