Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

Does my 2.6 months old daughter need surgery for a small gap in the soft palate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this is what I suggest. Physical examination of your daughter by a doctor is crucial, as the closure of a gap depends on the exact location ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

I have recurring draining and clogged feelings in my ear after getting hit in my head. Kindly help me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Labyrinthitis is not because of getting hit on the head. However, such trauma can cause otoconia to get dislodged and lead to symptoms of vertigo. These otoconia are present in the inner ear (labyrinth) and are like smal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla

My sinusitis has improved after treatment, but I still have hyposmia. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anosmia or hyposmia is a frequent occurrence associated with rhinosinusitis, and many factors lead to it. Firstly sinusitis is an inflammatory condition associated with edema and the release of inflammatory mediator...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Tehmid

I have a very dry throat which makes it difficult even to breathe. Kindly help me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please give me a few minutes to answer your query.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have a nasal obstruction and my nose is curved on the inside. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two aspects here that can be responsible for the nasal obstruction that you are facing. Normally one side of the nasal cavity remains more congested than the other and works more to humidify the air we brea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

Even after using Glycerin Phenol drops, my ear wax does not come out. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. You can consider the following advice for wax hardened in the ear. 1. Please stop using earbuds at any cost. A. Introduces new infection into the ear ca...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma for the last 15 years. Please guide me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for the symptoms you are having is severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. Before we go to the treatment, I will try to explain the cascade of events in a simple manner below, even...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have a nosebleed once every two months. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The basal view of your nose does not show much of a deformity (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, I can say that the tip is broad. The nostrils are narrow. Does it cause a lot of crusting...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

Is my tinnitus due to Demodex mites inside my ears?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is least likely that demodex would cause tinnitus. Itching in the ears would be a more common symptom. Tinnitus is a symptom with the vaguest etiology, and ear infections even of the external ear can cause t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Tehmid

How to prevent chronic sinusitis from getting worse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have allergic rhinitis. It typically occurs due to a hyper response to a certain material like dust. It presents with bouts of sneezing more at a specific time in a day. There are many other materials tha...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla