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Why do I have nose blockage with mucus?
Query: Hello doctor, I have asthma but not a lot. It comes and goes. I take Flexotide (fluticasone propionate in the non-CFC propellant HFA 134a) inhaler as a preventer. I also have used Detacartil ( Prednisolone(5.0 Mg) antibiotic for chest congestion at the start of last month. Since the last two weeks, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nasal congestion is aggravated by polyps as they cause blocked nasal pathways mechanically. Endoscopy is necessary to understand at what extent the polyps are enlarged to decide for the best treatment strategy. Mucus is trapped and should be on its way to get cleared... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe nasal congestion. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 34-year-old breastfeeding mother to a 6-week-old baby. I had little nasal congestion during pregnancy, which got aggravated due to two to three episodes of acid reflux while sleeping at night when I was in the third trimester. This led to severe nasal congestion and post-nasal drip.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query and I am sorry for such discomfort. So, have you had the above symptoms since the third trimester? You have nasal congestion that is troubling your breathing and sleep. What is the reason the ENT doctor mentioned for na... Read Full »
I am suffering from nasal congestion. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I have had nasal congestion for the past three weeks, which is not getting cured. I was also suffering from nausea and increased bowel movements. The nausea is cured, but I feel sick inside. Is it anything serious? In my CBC reports, the neutrophils are 44 %, ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the medication that you are taking. According to your CBC report, you have high lymphocytes count. It is suggestive of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Therefore, I suggest you do the following investigations. Rhinoscopy nose e... Read Full »
How does Phenylephrine differ from Pseudoephedrine?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a common cold and am considering using a decongestant. Could you provide information on the differences between tablet Phenylephrine and tablet Pseudoephedrine, their effectiveness in relieving nasal congestion, and any considerations or precautions I should be aware of when usin... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. To understand the difference between Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine, you need to know about the receptors in the nasal cavity that govern congestion and de... Read Full »
I suffer from nasal congestion due to a cold. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old dealing with a week-long cold, and my nose is consistently blocked, impacting my daily routine. Please recommend remedies or medications to alleviate nasal congestion.Thank you in advance Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Cold or common cold is caused by specific upper respiratory viral infections, resulting in symptoms like cough, nasal and paranasal sinus inflammation, postnasal drip, eye and throat irritation, and nasal congestion. R... Read Full »
How to treat localized yellow spot on the nose?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a yellow spot on the right nose. When something touches it like air or finger, it gets irritated and sneezing happen for at least five to six times or more. So, I captured photos to see it, and it appeared as localized yellow spot. I applied Clindamycin, but no much effect so far. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the images provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the most likely diagnosis seems to be a blocked gland, similar to a pimple that we commonly encounter on the face. The skin is covered in tiny pores, each housing a hair follicle and an oil... Read Full »
How to get relief from allergic rhinitis when having high TSH and hemoglobin level?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from allergic rhinitis. My TSH level and hemoglobin level are high. How to cure it? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For allergic rhinitis, you can take Fexofenadine for getting relief from congestion. If you have a repeated history of allergic rhinitis, then allergic testing can be done. An alteration in TSH can be seen due to inflammation. You have to redo your TSH (thyroid stimulat... Read Full »
How to fix stuffy nose with lightheadedness, dizziness and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past five years, I have been getting a stuffy nose and itchy eyes. On top of these symptoms every time I get a stuffy nose, I get lightheadedness, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhea, and headache. I also noticed that when this happens, if I move just my eyes to the left or ri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your nasal symptoms are more suggestive of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. The dizzy feeling and associated changes are more suggestive of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). There is no direct relation between both symptoms, but an allergic exacerbation may aggr... Read Full »
Recurrent nasal sinus congestion with thick mucous secretion. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, Approximately one year ago, I began to have recurrent, once per month or few weeks approximately, left-sided sinus congestion. Though my nose was never stuffy, I could feel the congestion somewhere between my lower nasal passage and sinus. When I would go to clear this, it would take a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have a decreased sense of smell or running nose or itchy eyes or watering of eyes or itchy nose? Do you have blocked sensation or choking feeling of the throat? Any soreness of throat or difficulty in swallowing? Your symptoms do sound like you have sinusitis ... Read Full »
I am concerned about my child catching a cold. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old woman currently living in a cold country. It is cold, and with winter approaching, I am worried about staying healthy, especially considering I have a small child. I have low immunity and easily catching colds. How can I boost my immunity during winter to prevent ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I can provide some guidance on strengthening your defenses against colds this winter and keeping your kids from getting sick. Here are some tips: 1. Wash your hands frequently: This is one of the most effec... Read Full »