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Why is there a painful white scab in nostril and green mucus while coughing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a white scab on the inside of my right nostril. It has been there for over a week now. It is very irritating and it hurts when I touch it. I am coughing up a lot of green mucus. I was given Amoxicillin for pharyngitis a week ago and thought that would have killed any bacteria th... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per what you say, you have a white scab in your nose. It can be due to viral or allergic rhinitis. You have taken Amoxicillin for pharyngitis. So no need to take any antibiotics now. Just clean your nose with salt water 2 to 3 times a day, the scab will get loosen... Read Full »