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Strange Ticking, Dripping Noise From Nose Since Many Years. No Solution Given By ENT Specialists. Show A Way

For a number of years now i have a strange ticking / dripping noise from my nose. It makes sleep impossible and it can be heard by others (my husband and children) its extremely annoying and i just cant get any sleep because the noise disturbs me and others. Ive been to an ENT specialist but they have dismissed my concern . I have continued to live with it but now i cant take it anymore and its destroying my relationship because my husband is starting to think i am doing it deliberately.
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hello,
I hope you are not telling about snoring,
If yes then its different case,
But if no then --Get done a ENT consultation and get an Endoscopy done to rule out nasal septum perforation or any mucus plug or could be discharging nose.
see what happens is that when there is discharge from nose then it can make noise as it comes in the way of airflow.
If there are crusts in nose ie dried up mucus then also it can make noise as it comes in the way of airflow.
The main concern is that there should not be a nasal septum (which divides the two nasal cavities) perforation or hole in it. which can be surely seen by nasal endoscopy.there can be other reasons for nasal septum perforation and which needs to be investigated which your ENT specialist can do.
Lastly endoscopy will help in ruling out any mass in nose obstructing the airway pathway and causing symptoms.
Get well soon .
do report back.
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Strange Ticking, Dripping Noise From Nose Since Many Years. No Solution Given By ENT Specialists. Show A Way

Hello, I hope you are not telling about snoring, If yes then its different case, But if no then --Get done a ENT consultation and get an Endoscopy done to rule out nasal septum perforation or any mucus plug or could be discharging nose. see what happens is that when there is discharge from nose then it can make noise as it comes in the way of airflow. If there are crusts in nose ie dried up mucus then also it can make noise as it comes in the way of airflow. The main concern is that there should not be a nasal septum (which divides the two nasal cavities) perforation or hole in it. which can be surely seen by nasal endoscopy.there can be other reasons for nasal septum perforation and which needs to be investigated which your ENT specialist can do. Lastly endoscopy will help in ruling out any mass in nose obstructing the airway pathway and causing symptoms. Get well soon . do report back.