Suggest Treatment For Chronic Nasal Infection While Having Deviated Nasal Septum

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

Question: Hello Dr.
I have a thick mucus in the nose
How can I get rid of it
I went to a specialist nose,
But it did not give me the correct treatment,
The doctor said you have a deviation in the septum,
But it did not address the colored nasal secretions
What should I do,
Although chronic mucus since childhood

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic rhinitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the question
As per your complaints, it seems to be that you have chronic nasal infection that is due to the deviated nasal bone.
I want a xray pns to rule out any sinusitis
For now you take amoxyclav 625 twice daily
Take a decongestant tablet
Also take xylometazoline nasal drops three times daily
The secretions are colored because of bacterial infection and will be ok once you take proper antibiotic

please follow up with a xray picture
would like to help u in future too

Get well soon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 hours later)

hello Dr.

Should I take the medicine, even if I were not the symptoms,
For example, I do not have a headache or pain

thanks.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Deviated nasal septum

Detailed Answer:
Hi
thanks for follow up query
no need to take medicines if you are not having any symptoms but as you said nasal secretiins are dark coloured means nasal infection was there and it needs proper antibiotic course..
If you have any further questions, i am always available for help..
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (27 minutes later)

But the mucus is thick and difficult to clean sometimes,
And any antibiotics that must be taken

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Deviated nasal septum

Detailed Answer:
You can take 1. amoxyclav 625 twice daily
2. a decongestant tablet twice daily
3. Decongestant nasal drops
drugs will be available only on prescription. So ask your doctor for a prescription for the same.
Take all medicine for a week, also take steam inhalation

You will be fine very soon

You are always welcome for any queries

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (58 minutes later)

I need antibiotics at least two weeks

I tried antibiotics for a week but the symptoms come back again

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Deviated nasal septum

Detailed Answer:
Hi
as the infection is coming back again means the antibiotic yoi took was effective but not enough..i would say that you should take proper 14 days course..
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (15 hours later)

Pharmacist gave me
Antibiotic 1 gm twice a day
And anti-histamines
And nasal drops (for the treatment of colds)

But I do not have congestion
But I have a nasal discharge, thick sometimes
I do not have headaches, sinus pain,

Believes that these drugs useful to me
I experience antibiotics before

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic rhinitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please continue the same medicine..the nasal secretions take few days to clear as the mucosa takes sometime to heal

I would say, you take steam inhalation and than put decongestant nasal drops..that would clear the secretions gradually

Also add ambroxol to you medicines, that will help to thin out the secretions and would help in their drainage

Hope you will be fine soon..
Good day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee