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What Causes Constant Post Nasal Drip After Surgical Correction For A Deviated Septum?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017

Question: I am 68 years old now.Nasal septum correction surgery was done twice in 2003 and 2009 end with uvula removed. I have continuous phlegm drain from my sinus.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Continuous post nasal drip is due to sinus infection. Please get a x-ray paranasal sinuses done and send me the picture.
Take tablet levocetrizine plus montelukast once daily and nasal spray twice daily.
All the medicines I have prescribed will be available at prescription only.
Follow up with the reports.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (37 minutes later)

Thick stringy phlegm collects at The junction of the nasal passages and throat almost every 2 or 3 hours.More at night in the lying down position.I am using Nasoclear saline drops and Flixonase spray sometimes.The problem is acute in Hyderabad's dry climate.The problem is almost absent when I am in any other city.I have tried Montelukas tabs with no relief.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
All the symptoms are suggestive of chronic sinus infection.
Please get a x-ray paranasal sinuses done.
You should take levocetrizine plus phenylepherine combination twice daily and continue with nasal spray.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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

Doctor what strength dosage do you suggest for Levocitirezine and phenylpherine ? I weigh 70 kg.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Take levocetrizine 5mg and phenylepherine 10 mg twice daily for a week.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana