Inflammation of the inner lining of the sinus is known as sinusitis. It can be caused by the common cold, seasonal allergies, and hay fever. Respiratory tract infections can also cause sinusitis. In addition, medical conditions such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), cystic fibrosis, and other immune system-related diseases can also cause sinusitis.
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How to get relief from cold presenting with yellow substance in the nose?
Query: Hi doctor,I have undergone surgery on the nose before seven years. I had bleeding from the nose and so the surgery was done. Now, I am suffering from a cold for two months and a yellow color substance is present inside my nose. It looks like mucus and sometimes I have water coming out from my nose. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have chronic sinus infection. You have not mentioned the name of the surgery whether it is septoplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery or any other surgery. There is nothing to worry. Read Full »
My girlfriend has recently noticed a foul smell coming from my nose. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend has recently noticed a foul smell coming from my nose. It is hard for me to tell, but she says the whole room will smell like that in the morning. I sleep with my mouth closed. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have mentioned the foul smell coming only during exhalation of breathing. I want to ask you a few follow-up medical questions to know your medical history related to it. For how long have you had the above problem? How have you test... Read Full »
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