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Sinusitis

Inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses is called sinusitis. It can be caused by common cold, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, and deviated septum. The symptoms include runny nose, loss of smell, facial pressure, fever, bad breath, and dental pain.

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I have a sensation of fullness in my ears. Is it due to Tadalafil?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a sensation of fullness in both ears approximately 12 hours after taking 2.5 mg of Tadalafil, which lasts up to three days. How can I determine whether it is eustachian tube dysfunction or cochlear hydrops? I do not take any other medications, but I encounter the same sensation i...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Eustachian tube dysfunction and cochlear hydrops are two distinct conditions that can cause a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ears. Here is how to differentiate between the two: Eustachian tube dysfunctio...  Read Full »

I cannot breathe well because of swollen nasal passages. How to get it treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I went to the allergist a week back and he said my nasal passages were swollen up. He prescribed QNASL. I am going to meet an ENT doctor in a day or so. I cannot breathe well or smell. What can an ENT doctor do for me?  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The steroid nasal spray you are using has local steroid which helps in reducing the swelling. This spray you will have to use for around six weeks. Secondly, to treat nose block you may use local decongestant nose drops for five days. If you have excessive sneezing you sh...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing allergic rhinitis for years. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female, and I have been dealing with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis for the past few years. Every time I am exposed to allergens, I sneeze a lot, and my nose becomes blocked, making it very uncomfortable for me. Is there a long-term treatment I can pursue to eliminat...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Actually, allergies cannot be cured but can only be controlled. The best treatment for allergies is prevention; if you can prevent exposure to the allergen, then there will not be any symptoms such as rhinitis. I would suggest covering your face when going out, avoiding ...  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 »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

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 »

Dust and perfume make me cough. How to become better?

Query: Hello doctor, For many years, I am facing a sinusitis problem. When I catch the flu, it gets worse. This time, I caught the flu twice this month. The sinus got worse and I visited a doctor who prescribed me with a course of Fexet, Klaricid, and Ventek. He said that I need to take Ventek for three m...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinusitis will not get relieved by Montelukast tablet alone. We will need to evaluate you. Sinusitis can be due to various factors such as genetics, anatomy, allergy, pollution, and much more. When there is chronic sinusitis, we investigate to find the cause and in...  Read Full »

I feel my nose is partially obstructed. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, My nose feels partially obstructed, and my head feels swollen. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nasal obstruction most commonly occurs due to nasal congestion secondary to allergy or infection. But sometimes it could be due to Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS), which requires examination or x-ray of PNS for confirmation. Most likely in your case, it is nasal congestion wi...  Read Full »

I have discomfort while speaking. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been having trouble pronouncing words correctly and feel that my voice is restricted due to mucus in my throat. There are certain times, especially when I am eating when I have a runny nose, and this is when I find that it is much easier to speak freely and maintain a consistent vo...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhadeep Karanjai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned, your primary complaint is excessive mucus in the throat leading to you having trouble pronouncing words. Your voice gets better when you are eating, or have a runny nose, or on sucking a hard candy. All these things have one thing in common that ...  Read Full »

I still have pain after sinus surgery. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I had my sinus surgery 15 days back. After four days nasal cleaning was done. After it, I got severe pain for five to seven days. But after that it reduced. But still, it persists. Please let me know how much time it will fully go away. I am clearing that I had all type of sinuses and m...  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you not taking any anti-inflammatory medication? You should take paracetamol one gram twice daily. it will reduce swelling as well as pain.   Read Full »

Sinus cold has plugged my ear. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sinus cold for two weeks. I have taken nasal spray. Now my right ear is plugged. How do I unplug it? Currently, I am taking Bupropion , Celexa, and Naproxen.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinus congestion or attacks of sinusitis can lead to a sensation of blocked ears as the congested sinus passages tend to block out the eustachian tube at one end. You can try steam with menthol inhalation three times a day, along with Budesonide nasal spray one puff i...  Read Full »

Why is there pain in eye with mild pressure?

Query: Hello doctor, I have eye pain in left side eye, minor or weird feel in the left side or have mild pressure on side of the eye. It is nearly there for the past four days. It is very awkward. Please help. Is it a sign of concern or anything else?  Read Full »


Dr. Asif Manzoor

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are different causes of mild pain in the eye. It may be due to some foreign body or decrease to increased intraocular pressure in the eye. Some times people with sinusitis feel heaviness in the back of the eye. As your vision is same there is no emergency but if t...  Read Full »

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