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I have a protruded bone inside my nose. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a little bit of white bone sticking out of the cartilage inside my nose. I think I may have cut my cartilage, which may have caused the bone to protrude outward.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I have seen the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like a white bump, which could be bony or soft tissue. Do you have pain associated with it? A painless swelling inside the nose could be... Read Full »
Please suggest natural remedy to subside inflammation in nose and throat.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a few questions regarding inflammation anywhere in the nose or throat whether mild, moderate or severe. Does drinking a lot of water, gargling with salt water, taking tablespoons of honey each day, and getting a lot of sleep remove it fast and also prevent it in the first place... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the habits of water, honey, etc., are helpful. No doubt about it. One more thing if you can do is put almond oil (provided you are not allergic to almonds) 0.5 ml in each nostril for two to three days. It really works well. I personally vouch for it. You will sle... Read Full »
What causes frequent nose bleeding in small kids?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter who is 4 years old had a frequent nosebleed in her left nose. The second was three days later, and today also on her left nostril. I do not know if she pricked her nose, but when I asked her she said yes. I am a bit worried since it has been three times already, but she gets b... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for nose bleeds in children of this age group is 1. Frequent nose picking: We need to ascertain the cause of the nasal bleeds as the most common cause is secondary to dry nose and crusting which in turn causes irritation. Dry nose can be treated ... Read Full »
I have a nasal infection with yellow mucus and an awful odor. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a broken tooth in my gums, and the parts left are seen in black. I also have a bad nose infection with yellowish mucus and an awful odor. I am confused about whether this infection relates to the tooth or something else. Sometimes I can push air up through the tooth, which bubble... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is evident that they are root stumps. Almost all the major portion of the tooth has gone due to decay, and only the root pa... Read Full »
How can the infection in nasal passage be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My nasal passage was cauterized four months back. Two days later I began having lots of yellow pus like discharge from my nose. It mostly was being expelled via my throat with sputum. The cauterized site was yellow and there was yellow pus like all over. I have been prescribed Amoxycla... Read Full »
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cauterized site you have mentioned might be infected as you said. 1. The best treatment now in this situation is take a sterile swab and touch the swab with the pus and send it for culture and sensitivity, it will definitely give the medication sensitive for your b... Read Full »
How to treat nasal inflammation and clogged ear?
Query: Hello doctor, I had inflammation inside the nose and ear clogged. I had water in the ear, and it went away, but I still feel some balance issue. I am currently under nasal steroid spray. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need some details to understand the problem. Do you have postnasal discharge, if so what is the color of it? Do you have a nasal blockage? Do you feel better with corticosteroid spray? Please describe your imbalance. Does it look like spinning, a sensation of rotatio... Read Full »
Why have my smell sensations suddenly altered?
Query: Hi doctor,I first felt this last month. Suddenly I was not too fond of the smell of cooking, especially meat, chicken, corn, and nuts. My grandmother died that date, and we had to check her up every day until that day. I seldom go to sleep and sometimes sleep at 3 AM and wake up at 8 AM. We did it u... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any infection in the nasal sinuses can cause this problem. Probably you had a severe cold sometime before this problem. Bacterial infections and viral infections can cause this problem. I presume that you are free from any nasal conditions now. Gargle regularly with war... Read Full »
What could be the reason for recurrent burning sensation in my left nasal cavity?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a burning sensation in my left nasal cavity only when inhaling for the past six months. Then my throat started feeling sore on the left side, and I noticed my tensor veli palatini muscle spasms every time I breathe. I was having pain near my tonsil. And my temperature was rangi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details of your symptom. Was it a burning sensation or sore feeling or electric current sensation in the left nasal cavity? Was this feeling inside the nasal cavity only or also outside? Does that feeling occur only while inhaling or touchi... Read Full »