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Cough With Runny Nose, With Sinus Pressure And Headache. Left Nose And Half Of Upper Lip Went Numb. Is This Serious?
I have had a "cold" coughing, runny nose for the past week along with sinus pressure and headaches. today most of the flem and snot has been coming out. The pressure continues to build and i blow my nose every 10-15 minutes and the snot is light yellow. This afternoon after blowing my nose the left side of my nose along with half of my upper lip went numb for about 30 minutes. Is this serious?
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
Hello
You should Consult an ENT specialist for cold.
You need to take antibiotic and decongestants for cold. If required then CT scan of nose and paranasal sinuses will be done to see for The extent of The disease.
Numbness could be because of cold due to nerve irritation, if its gone now need not worry. But do Consult your doctor for cold treatment.
In doubt do reply
You should Consult an ENT specialist for cold.
You need to take antibiotic and decongestants for cold. If required then CT scan of nose and paranasal sinuses will be done to see for The extent of The disease.
Numbness could be because of cold due to nerve irritation, if its gone now need not worry. But do Consult your doctor for cold treatment.
In doubt do reply
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