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Answered by Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda

How to treat infections in the nasal passage days after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cauterized site you have mentioned might be infected as you said. 1. The best treatment now in this situation is take a sterile swab and touch the swab with the pus and send it for culture and sensitivity, it will definitely give the medication sensitive for your bacteria. 2.

May 29, 2026

What could be the cause of my high IgE levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have not mentioned the reason for getting this test done. Anyways, most of the doctors send for this investigation considering allergy (to dust particles) in the blood. Hence, the test was done and the report suggested mild elevation of serum IgE (immunoglobulin E), which indicates you have a little affinity for dust allergy.

November 13, 2025

I am 24 years old. Could heat cause an oral allergy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. I need further history. Have you consumed peanuts recently? And any specific dairy product or meat? Apart from these, do you have any pets, and have you had any incidents of scratches? Kindly post the pictures of the swollen lips. I hope this helps.

November 5, 2025

Are there any treatment options for my allergic rhinitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you mentioned are indicative of allergic rhinitis, but it is not just about sneezing and watery eyes. It can lead to major complications, ranging from sinusitis to asthma, which can become permanent. We need to address it early. Start by thoroughly cleaning your room, including the fans, pillow covers, and bed sheets.

October 31, 2025

What are the ways to treat ear fungal flakes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you are describing is called otomycosis. This is a curable condition in which topical antifungal drops have to be used along with the above medication. The mainstay of treatment is antibiotics, topical antifungal drops like Clotrin plus (Lidocaine and Clotrimazole) or Candibiotic plus (Beclometasone, Neomycin, and Clotrimazole) ear drops and Levocetirizine tablet. The main thing is the water precaution.

March 28, 2025

What could be the cause of ringing in the ears?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ringing sensation, or tinnitus, is a subjective experience and should never be neglected. If proper tests are done and any pathology is ruled out, we can start behavioral therapy to help you gradually ignore the sounds. Tinnitus is often an early sign of ear pathology connected with the nervous system. It is commonly seen as a subjective symptom in older adults due to the slow degeneration of neuronal pulses.

August 29, 2024

Is sudden food allergy possible without prior episodes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, allergic reactions to food are sudden and can occur without any prior history. It is very common for people to develop allergies. Yes, it is common to develop food allergies. Some people experience episodic allergies that subside completely, while for others, the allergies persist.

August 23, 2024

What causes swollen and painful lymph node in the throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you are describing can be right side lymphadenitis. It most commonly presents with infection of the throat or upper respiratory tract infection. It gets subsided with minimal antibiotics, salt water gargling, antihistamines, and antacids. But the swelling can be salivary gland swellings too which may present in that region.

July 25, 2024

What causes sinusitis, and how to manage it effectively?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly I will brief you on what you are suffering with, 1) You have an allergy, which is a disease in your blood to which your body reacts to foreign materials, and the symptoms are shown as sneezing, different in breathing, nasal discharge, watering of eyes, and the complications of these are sinusitis and asthma. 2) So now, the plan of action is I need to see your blood and CT reports whatever has been done so that I can prescribe you the additional tests and treatment plan. 3) 60 to 70 % allergic Pt convert into asthmatics, so I want you to get treated before that. 4) Coming to the breathing problem, as I can access your scan, I can tell whether it is because of a deviated septum or extreme allergy or due to asthma.

July 17, 2024

I feel I have something stuck in my throat and chest. How should I eat?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. The condition of food getting stuck in the throat with a heaviness of chest are also symptoms of GERD. Hence, along with medication, I need you to change food pattern. 1. Reduce oil and cheese products.

July 2, 2024

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