Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

I get runny nose with small bony defect in ethmoid region. Do I need surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sure, you need surgery to correct DNS (deviated nasal septum) or to resect hypertrophied turbinate, and to close the bony defect. The operation has a high success rate, as it will be an endoscopic nasal operation. There are some complications, such as bleeding, orbital fat herniation, orbital hematoma, and injury to the brain, as the defect is at the base of the skull.

July 6, 2026

How do I treat a sore throat with ulcers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is an ulcer, the antibiotic can worsen it, so please stop antibiotics. Please capture a photo for your throat and send it to me. I need to see the ulcer. Is the ulcer tender for food and water? Do you have reflux? Thank you.

June 19, 2026

What could be the reason for the pain in both ears?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Excessive continuous blowing through the tube can harm the middle ear. But the complaint that you are describing is related to the external ear. I can advise you to do some investigations such as tympanometry to assess the middle ear condition, fasting, and postprandial blood sugar test, as diabetes can cause repeated skin and ear infections.

June 15, 2026

Can frequent ear infections cause hearing loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Repeated ear infections can reduce hearing by two mechanisms. The first one is fluid collection behind ear drums after every infection, leading to conductive hearing loss. The second mechanism is the affection of the cochlear nerves by the attacking viruses like influenza viruses, which leads to sensorineural hearing loss.

June 4, 2026

I have mucus accumulation in sinus with pressure and headache. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concerns. I want to ask you What is the color of the mucus? Is it white, yellow, or green? Do you have a fever? Do you have any chronic disease like diabetes? Please answer these questions so that I can answer you better. Thank you..

May 15, 2026

What can be the reason for tonsil swelling, a giant lump on the side of the uvula, and difficulty swallowing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is pharyngeal inflammation with uvulitis. First, you have to stop smoking. Then, You should start an antibiotic, Floxamo (Amoxicillin trihydrate and Flucloxacillin sodium monohydrate) 1 gram every 12 hours for one week, plus an anti-inflammatory as Brufen 200 mg twice daily for one week.

May 8, 2026

What are the treatment options available for relieving pressure in the ears due to fluid behind the ear drum and an ear infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. There are two methods to end the secretions behind your ear drum, a medical way, and a surgical way. The medical way consists of using mucolytic and anti-edematous medications like chymotrypsin for 2 weeks, and nasal decongestant drops twice daily in a supine position for a week. In case of failure of the medical treatment, you should undergo surgical removal by a simple incision in the ear drum, then fluid suction, or by fixing the ventilation tube into the ear drum.

May 8, 2026

Can a surgical procedure to remove the outgrowth inside the ear canal cause ear membrane damage and permanent hearing loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not panic even if your eardrum is injured; the trauma of the ear membrane can heal spontaneously. You need a good endoscopic ear examination to see what happens in your external ear. You may need to perform a tympanometry and pure tone audiometry.

May 8, 2026

Is there a solution for heavy snoring?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sure, there is a solution, but firstly, you have to detect the cause with the help of investigations and tests. You have to be examined by an otorhinolaryngologist to detect the nature of the soft palate, uvula, nasal septum, nasal turbinates, tongue base, and to exclude any nasal polyps. The second step is a CT scan of your nose and sinuses.

April 9, 2026

Can a 27-year-old male heal a ruptured eardrum naturally?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. A ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation) from injury can sometimes heal on its own with conservative care; however, larger holes, such as yours, which are described as being big and only half-healed after a month, have uncertain outcomes without surgery. Medications support healing by addressing nutrition, inflammation, or infection risk; however, complete closure is not guaranteed and depends on the size, location, and avoidance of irritants. Importantly, avoid getting water inside your ears, as it can cause infection and impede healing.

March 19, 2026

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