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I have runny nose and sneezing problems for more than a year now. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old, and I have been suffering from a runny nose and regular sneezing for the last one and a half years. Previously I consulted a doctor who prescribed me two medicines, a Celin R tablet and a Bilasure M tablet, for three months. But it does not work. So could you help me in... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for the symptoms you are having could be severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. Before we jump to the treatment, I have tried to explain the cascade of events in a very simple manner below, even though it is not as simple as it looks.... Read Full »
Why does allergic rhinitis cause a ringing sensation in the ears?
Query: Hello doctor, I have allergy issues for the last 15 to 16 years that started from allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. Currently, I am on medications for asthma and sacroiliitis. For the previous two months, I was having some issues and flare-ups. I had blood tests today to check whether I was a... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for the symptoms you are having is severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. Before we go to the treatment, I will try to explain the cascade of events in a simple manner below, even though it is not as simple as it looks. Expo... Read Full »
Does wearing a mask result in more mucus attacks in vasomotor rhinitis patients?
Query: Hi doctor,I have vasomotor rhinitus. At certain times of the year, I just go off and get cups of mucus or when it gets really humid. And if I do not take my nose sprays, it builds up so much that I throw it up. I just call these mucus attacks. The question is, when I wear a mask, I am getting a lot ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, vasomotor rhinitis can definitely increase when you wear a mask. The reasons are plenty depending on the situation. If you happen to wear a disposable n95 mask that has completed its half-life of approx 250 hours, the mask starts becoming counterproductive and can... Read Full »
Can a chronic sinus infection cause stuffy nose and headaches?
Query: Hi doctor, I think that I may have a chronic sinus infection. Before four months, I wake up and blew my nose. I had a yellow or greenish mucus with blood in the morning. I did not have any other symptoms except tiredness. I took Advil and seawater nasal spray. It lasted for a couple of weeks. Aft... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a chronic allergic problem. Allergic rhinitis is an immune complex issue that is present innately and it starts to shows symptoms at a particular stage. It occurs when a foreign substance enters the nose. It causes a cascade of chemical events leading to na... Read Full »
Why am I having dryness in nose with headache and pain in right ear?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem in the sinus with burning. It causes headaches. The nose is very dry and I have pain in my right ear. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. Before going to the treatment, I explain the cascade of events in a simple manner. Exposure to dust can initiate the reflex such as sneezing to remove the offending agent out. If this fails, the mucosal cells ... Read Full »
What should I do to help my chest congestion and productive cough?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had chest congestion and coughing up sticky white phlegm for the past few months. My COVID-19 test is negative. No history of asthma. The only thing that has helped has been at first Alvesco and now Symbicort. Suppose I go off these inhalers, the phlegm increases. I take Symbicort... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. Constant irritation in the throat with productive cough can be attributed to two major reasons. Allergic issues in the nose, wherein there is some irritative substance entering thereby nose initially produces... Read Full »
Will deviated nasal septum cause severe nasal pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from deadly sinus pain found with deviated septum. No medicine is working. Quality of life has got compromised. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. You are having a severe form of sinusitis which has probably happened secondary to allergic rhinitis. Before we jump to the treatment, I have tried to explain the cascade of events in a very simple manner below e... Read Full »