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What Causes Blood Discharge From The Nostrils?
Question: Hi,
I have seen a GP recently for slightly bloody matter from the left nostril. It also bled a bit. I was prescribed Omnaris and Doxycycline. My GP did not think there was an upper nasal infection but antibiotics were prescribed just in case.
Should I see an ENT and can an ENT determine the upper nasal infection? I understand that the nasal infection is not easy to pick up. Usually only ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the area. Would rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections and is it considered stronger than doxycycline?
I have a mild mid septal deviation in the left nasal area but the right is normal.
Thankyou.
I have seen a GP recently for slightly bloody matter from the left nostril. It also bled a bit. I was prescribed Omnaris and Doxycycline. My GP did not think there was an upper nasal infection but antibiotics were prescribed just in case.
Should I see an ENT and can an ENT determine the upper nasal infection? I understand that the nasal infection is not easy to pick up. Usually only ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the area. Would rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections and is it considered stronger than doxycycline?
I have a mild mid septal deviation in the left nasal area but the right is normal.
Thankyou.
Brief Answer:
you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for nose bleeding .
Yes , ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the nose & sinuses.
Yes , rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections than doxycycline .
I would advice continue Omnaris & do Saline nasal rinse twice daily .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for nose bleeding .
Yes , ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the nose & sinuses.
Yes , rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections than doxycycline .
I would advice continue Omnaris & do Saline nasal rinse twice daily .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thanks Dr. Karade,
I will try to see an ENT specialist. I am not sure if the saline rinse is different from the spray. What products would be recommended for the rinse, I am already using the Fess saline nasal spray. Also, is seawater purified considered a good source for the spray?
Regards.
I will try to see an ENT specialist. I am not sure if the saline rinse is different from the spray. What products would be recommended for the rinse, I am already using the Fess saline nasal spray. Also, is seawater purified considered a good source for the spray?
Regards.
Brief Answer:
Saline rinse is same as spray but little different in mode of delivery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
If you already using Fess saline nasal spray then continue it , 3 puff each nostril 4-5 times per day .
Saline rinse is same as saline spray but little different in mode of delivery .
Yes , disinfectant purified sea water is good source of saline rinse .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards
Saline rinse is same as spray but little different in mode of delivery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
If you already using Fess saline nasal spray then continue it , 3 puff each nostril 4-5 times per day .
Saline rinse is same as saline spray but little different in mode of delivery .
Yes , disinfectant purified sea water is good source of saline rinse .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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