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

How to manage persistent and painful tonsillitis despite taking antibiotics?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I am sorry for such discomfort. Please answer the following questions to suggest you a solution: 1. Which antibiotic did you take? 2. Did you get any fever? 3. Do you have any throat pain? ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

How to control experiencing loud, high-pitched tones in the ears which do not improve even after taking medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You should continue with Prednisolone for two days and then take half of that dose for five more days. I would also like to know whether there is any hearing loss as of now and any signs of v...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Is there a chance of developing Naegleriasis if a contaminated Q-tip entered my nasal mucosa?

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq family. I understand your anxiousness. Please do not worry. Let me help you. The olfactory mucosa is deeply located near the skull base, specifically in the cribriform area. There is no way a QTIP can reach that spa...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Akshay. B. K.

I have throat pain for past three days. How to cure the pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting the query. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) thoroughly, and I believe that you are suffering from acute granular pharyngitis. You need to start with home rem...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty

How long can a fish bone get stuck in the throat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is possible to have a foreign body stuck in the throat or esophagus for a long time like years. I have seen people having pins and nails which they have ingested and ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Oliyath Ali

Can a PAM infection occur due to an accidental entry of a few drops of tap water into the nose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The olfactory bulb lies above the roof of the nose. The distance between the nasal opening and the olfactory bulb is less than 3.9 inches. Do not worry. A few drops cannot produce an infection as you mentioned. To ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Is it advisable to use Silver nitrate to cure granulation with pharyngitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you specified might be granular pharyngitis. If it is a recurrent condition you can be treated with Silver nitrate to remove those granulations. There is no problem in the above-mentioned treatment. Apart fro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda

What can be the reason for my daughter's dry cough for five weeks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The mentioned medications are more than enough. I suggest you stop Bro-Zedex syrup (Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline) and continue the Montair-LC tablet (L...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

What can cause olfactory dysfunction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The olfactory dysfunction associated with chronic rhinosinusitis is more likely to improve and has a better prognosis than those associated with other causes like trauma or post viral or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Is it normal to have cobblestone appearance at the back of throat after tonsillectomy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All these are normal after tonsillectomy surgery. I will suggest some steps to relieve some of the symptoms you are facing. Gargle with Benzydamine mouthwash diluted in water few times daily will help soothe the area and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N