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Suggest Remedy For Redness And Pain In Throat Along With Blocked Nose And Headaches
Question: My head started hurting a couple days ago, then my nose was clogged, throat and left ear sore. My throat is red and I have one white spot way in the back, the back of my tongue has some bumps on it... Skin coloured to my eyes. This morning and yesterday I spat out a very chunky glob of down with some blood. Is this a sinus infection or should I be more concerned ?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Most probably sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. Yes there is a possibility that these symptoms are due to sinus infection. I would suggest you to perform following measures:
- Cetirizine one at night for 3 days
- acetaminophen thrice a day for 2 days
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 2 days
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant ENT Specialist" for examination and start of antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. Yes there is a possibility that these symptoms are due to sinus infection. I would suggest you to perform following measures:
- Cetirizine one at night for 3 days
- acetaminophen thrice a day for 2 days
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 2 days
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant ENT Specialist" for examination and start of antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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