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What are sinus infections, and what causes it?
Query: Hello doctor, I require some information about sinus infection. 1. What are sinus infections, and what causes it? 2. Suggest some reasons why we are getting frequent sinus infections, and what should done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Sinus infections (sinusitis) are swelling or inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses. 2. Causes include a virus, bacteria, fungus, allergies, polyps, tooth infections. 3. Blockage of the nose, especially if you are allergic or having nasal polyps makes you pr... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a chronic cough for a month. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male who has been coughing for a month. In between, it got fine, but again it got started. I do not have any fever or chest pain. My sputum also looks normal. I do not have any problem with sleeping or breathing. But when I breathe through my mouth, I get some feeling i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, you need to get a physical examination by your family doctor to rule out bronchitis. If you have no bronchitis, you must control your blocked nose with anticongestant nasal spray, aerosol therapy, and menthol lozenges throughout the ... Read Full »
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 »