Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Allergy Specialist
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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 that I had.
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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 loosened and will drop off. Do not try to remove it with force, otherwise, it will bleed. Even after using a saline wash, if it is not getting removed, take the help of an ENT doctor. He will also prescribe medicines for rhinitis. Though it not a serious problem you should consult an ENT doctor.
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