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I have a foul-smelling greenish discharge from my nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Seven days back, I had flu-like symptoms with very mild fever (max 99 degrees) and little body ache, which lasted for a day or two. However, I did not get any sneezing or cough to date. At present, there is no fever. But after then, my right nostril is consistently producing foul-smell... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You defaulted on the course and dosage of Augmentin 625. It was supposed to have been taken thrice daily for at least five days. With the regimen that you made, I doubt if any bacteria would have got killed, but you would have most probably resulted in a resistant stra... Read Full »
My father has a nosebleed that does not stop. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My father has been admitted to the hospital because of nonstop nose bleeding. The doctors could not tell us his diagnosis and why the bleeding did not stop. He has been losing so much blood. Which specialist should we see? Can you please tell me about his condition?Thank you very much. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that your father is going through this difficult situation. Based on the information you provided, your father may be experiencing epistaxis, which is the medical term for nose bleeding. Epistaxis can be... Read Full »
I have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Am I at the risk of asthma?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I have CRSwNP and I am taking medications like nasal steroid drops and Cetirizine. This is a question just to seek some information on my level of risk. I have had CRSwNP since I was 23 years old. This is mostly controlled with Flixonase nasal drops. I have had ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.According to your statement, you have been suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). You are now concerned about developing asthma in the near future. You also have a positive family history of asthma, as your dad had as... Read Full »
Please compare my CT scans and advise on nasal steroids.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female with a history of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps for the past 12 years. My current medications include Mometasone and Flixonase drops and Cetirizine. I underwent CT scans in the last year and this month, during which I was informed that surgery is no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be glad to help and address all your concerns. After reviewing both of your scans (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I am pleased to report that they appear quite satisfactory, and there is no need for worry. You are exhibiting minimal... Read Full »
I have mucus flow from the nasal cavity to the throat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry nose feel like, and I have constant mucus running from my nasal cavity to my throat. I always clear throat coughing up clear mucus or clumps. I have a very little sore throat. Always feel like I got something stuck in the bottom of my throat. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mucus trickling down to the throat from nasal cavity is suggestive of sinusitis. When your sinuses are infected, the normal physiology of nose is lost, and mucociliary action of the nasal mucosa is lost which causes the formation of thick mucus which trickles down to the ... Read Full »
My mother has a nasal polyp. Does she need a biopsy?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is having difficulty in breathing. We have consulted a doctor. Based up on the diagnosis, he advised a surgery for the polyp in the right side of her nose. She is 45 years old. Her weight is 65 kg and height is 5'4". Currently, no biopsy has been done. Do we need to check biopsy... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got to understand that the primary complaint of your mother is nasal obstruction. How long is it present? If it is antrochoanal polyp, as CT suggests (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it needs surgery. AC polyp does not reduce with medicines. More impo... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the cause of nosebleeds and blood in vomit.
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is 32 years old. He is suffering from a strange medical problem. For the last couple of years, he has been vomiting blood. The problem has worsened recently, with the blood coming from the nose and the mouth. This happens at least three to four times a week. Because of this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. I want to assure you that, you do not have to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted. This looks to me a case of epistaxis (bleeding from... Read Full »
I have huge nasal polyps, which have come down after an episode of cold. Can I travel in a plane?
Query: Hello doctor, I have nasal polyps and have previously had these removed. After a bad cold, the polyp in my left nostril has come down and is completely blocking that nostril. No air can enter or exit. I need to see my doctor, but I am due to fly for work next week and am concerned about the pressure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pressure difference of the airplane can harm your left ear, which is already closed by the left nasal polyps. It will be better to postpone the airplane travel till dealing with the nasal polyps. These are allergic polyps that mostly need to be surgically removed... Read Full »
My prematurely born baby has nasal polyps. Is this a sign of cystic fibrosis?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby was born prematurely (at 24 weeks) and spent a long time in the hospital. She has been at home for a few months now, and aside from BPD, she is good and growing well. She has, however, had a nasal polyp for several months. We had already discovered this nasal polyp when she was 2 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Firstly, I would like to clarify that nasal polyps are extremely rare at the age of 8 months and are almost not seen in newborns. However, polyps appear in children with cystic fibrosis after 4 to 5 years. So whatever polyp-like structure t... Read Full »
How to treat my running nose present since childhood?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a running nose since childhood and it has not been cured since then. Right now I am 45 years old. I have changed a lot of doctors. I have asthma and polyps in the right nose. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned about polyps in right nose. It might be a cause of your recurrent nasal discharge. If symptoms are very irritating, then you may try a course of nasal steroid spray for a period of one month and see the response. If runny nose is accompanied by sne... Read Full »