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These are clumps which consist of blood clots & dead cells from the mucosa
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I have gone through the query and also examined the image thoroughly. I am of the opinion that clumps in the sputum are normal and nothing dangerous. Clumps consist of blood clots and dead cells from the mucosa which gets accumulated overnight in the sinuses. Zyrtec causes dryness of the mucosa and thickening of the secretions. Hence, the secretions are retained for a longer duration inside the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, for not more than 5 minutes a session.
2. Drink frequent sips of warm water.
3. Continue with the medicines given by your doctor.
4. You would require a mucolytic such as bromhexine or ambroxol or acetylcysteine to relieve the secretions from the sinuses.
5. Use the saline nasal rinses at least 5-6 times a day. This helps in rejuvenating the inflamed nasal & sinus mucosa and liquifies the hard secretions.
6. Avoid coffee/chilled food and beverages.
Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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