Question: I have small black stringy "things" in my mouth and nose, between my teeth. Black little round 'things' when I blow my nose. The back middle of my throat where the sinus passages meet the throat there are some black veins or some black vertical lines. I'm not sure if it's some fungal thing or something I'm breathing. I called my insurance nurse referal line and didn't get any information or advice at all. Can you maybe give me some advice about this?I forgot to mention that my tongue looks like I have thrush, very thick white coating. The salt has helped a bit with this. Thank you!

Hi Dr Aggarwal,
Thank you for your fast response! I suspected it was fungal and yes, I do have a compromised immune system. I had papillary carcinoma of the thyroid in 2000. I had it removed and during the surgery they accidentally removed a para-thyroid gland. There was a long debate about having radiation and the doctors did not have a consensus so I opted not to have it. My cancer returned and I had radiation in 2007 and 2009. In addition, I have damaged kidneys from blood pressure medication which I can no longer take. They have said that the high blood pressure problem is not as dangerous as the damage to my kidneys. I also have had to have the procedures (?I think they are not surgeries?) where they enter your sinus and remove everything in there or scrape it out? I think that's what they do. I had 2 of these because of polyps in my sinus cavity. Also I know I'm very sensitive because every time my husband comes home from another war I get infected or sick. Once I got an MRSA infection that put me in ICU for 11 days and they know it was what he brought back because there were many Marines doing this weird body wash with red soap and they cultured it and it was the same hospital and the cultures matched. I get sick a lot. So with all this said, I am sure that I am not going to be able to take any anti-fungal medication with potential damage to liver, etc. Plus I really really hate going to the doctor (no offense! I am just tired..) oh gosh I forgot that I started having seizures last September and I've had 3 (Yes, I'm rolling my eyes and I know I'm just a lemon) I'm wondering if there are some home remedies I can try? Like a boric acid nasal spray or gargle? Is that as safe as advertised? Also maybe a supplement for that yeast thing? Like tea tree oil etc.... I know you aren't allowed to say certain things due to liability but I will put it in writing that I have no intention of suing anyone with WebMd or healthcaremagic; I can not stand the letigeous (sp?) society today. I anxiously await your response. Thank you so much! I am thrilled to learn of this sight and use my subscription. XXXXXXX

Also I was wondering if you keep my info in a file? That way I'll know if I have to repeat myself everytime about my history... THANK YOU :)

Oh my goodness, I'm so so bummed. It's in my ears as well now. How soon do you think I should go? Is there any way that I can wait a little longer to see if it goes away?