I have the flu and one of my nostrils is blocked. When I blow inside a tissue nothing comes out as opposed to the other one, and I can't breathe from it. How can I unblock it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A short-term solution for a blocked nostril associated with a cold or flu is the use of nasal decongestant sprays, based on oxymetazoline every 8 hours, BUT the use of such nasal sprays must not... Read More
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I did an adenoids, sinus and deviation surgery almost a year ago, but I still wake up with a stuffy nose and get nosebleeds often and can't breathe easily, could it be that the surgery didn't go well?
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Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- yes I agree with my colleagues surgeons on the fact that you might have a failure of surgery.having sais that I would also consider to search for any allergic sensitization that woud complicate things... Read More
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Hello. my son had flu few minths back, he still have nose congestion and when he blows his nose he sees blood. note that a chest xray was clean. I want to consult a dr...which specialist consulting?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This may be due to excessive dryness of the nasal mucosa (the inner linings of the nasal cavity), which leads to cracks in the mucosa and recurrent bleeding from small blood vessels. But it is recomme... Read More
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I used otrivin nasal spray (xylometazoline hydrochloride) for nearly two weeks and my nose is always blocked unless I use it. What should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Otrivin must not be used for a period of time that exceeds 5 days at most and what you're experiencing now is a side effect of the medication. Xylometazoline acts by decreasing the blood flow to ... Read More
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I am 8 month pregnant and i am having a flue but it seems like its a dry flue its only on the right side of my face my eye hurts and my teeth and one side of my nose is stuffy what should i do ?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- ou need to rest, increase your fluid intake, check if you have any fever (in which case you must contact your doctor promptly), and take the following medications which are considered safe in pregnanc... Read More
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Hey doctors... nazal congestion!!! please what can I do about it?? vibrocil isn't working anymore for more than half an hour!!
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Nasal congestion (congested nose occurs when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is due to inflamed blood vessels.)
usually using VIBROCIL or any decongestant for more than 3 days ma... Read More
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My nose problem sometime become block. Give me advise.
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- blocked nose may be due either to deviated septum or hypertrophied turbinates book an appointment
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I've had nasal congestion for the last 2-3 months. It started with the flu, then after healing, the congestion became a continuous state. Every few days, I would become congested for a few days.
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- You need to do a sinus x-ray first, then book an appointment for a full examination.
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I did the operation of (lahmiye) but i'm still sneezing and transpiring why?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- U are suffering from some allergic problems
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