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Suggest Treatment For Nasal And Throat Infection

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Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Question: I've been snoring heavily in the last few nights during sleep.I also have developed some sort of nasal and throat infection.When i draw the phelgm from my nose i see a bit of blood in the mornings.I also feel some sort of irritation in my throat.I'm a smoker and I smoke about a pack a week.I consume alcohol(beer) 4 times a week.I'm a 34 yr old male and I weigh 70 kgs.Can you please help me understanding this condition,its seroiusness and treatment?Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stop smoking. Treat the URTI. .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Smoking affects the mucociliary clearance in the delicate nasal and sinus lining (mucosa). This predisposes to frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) slows down healing. The secretions thicken and present as phlegm.

2. There is inflammation of the lymphoid tissue. This delicate tissue bleeds leading to blood tinged phlegm. This is not a cause for concern.

3. Your snoring is recent and should reduce after treatment of this URTI. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) seems to be healthy hence the snoring is not an issue.

4. Get your ENT examination done and get appropriate treatment.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Nasal And Throat Infection

Brief Answer: Stop smoking. Treat the URTI. . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Smoking affects the mucociliary clearance in the delicate nasal and sinus lining (mucosa). This predisposes to frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) slows down healing. The secretions thicken and present as phlegm. 2. There is inflammation of the lymphoid tissue. This delicate tissue bleeds leading to blood tinged phlegm. This is not a cause for concern. 3. Your snoring is recent and should reduce after treatment of this URTI. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) seems to be healthy hence the snoring is not an issue. 4. Get your ENT examination done and get appropriate treatment. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.