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Suggest Treatment For Sores And Scabs Inside Both The Nostrils

I am searching for the cause and treatment for sores and scabs inside both nostrils. I have had an occurence with a slight shingles attack about a month ago.The singles rash was located on my neck and was a small area. Is it possible that the shingles have attacked the insides of my nostrils? I have tried to remove the scabs as they block the nasal passages and I have a hard time breathing without doing this. Then there is bleeding which stops once I use a tissue and apply pressure. The scabbing comes back and the cycle continues. I also use an oxygen concentrator at night while I sleep for sleep apnea. I have a hydration bottle that is attached to the concentrator. I have since stopped using the oxygen concentrator in hopes that I could heal the sores, but to no avail. Would really appreciate an answer to my problem!
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to bacterial infection or herpes zoster or atropic rhinitis etc. Have you feeling foul smell while expiration. Any excessive green, black secretions?

Use steam inhalation thrice a day for five days. Use tablet amoxicillin and clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for five days.

If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Suggest Treatment For Sores And Scabs Inside Both The Nostrils

Hello, It may be due to bacterial infection or herpes zoster or atropic rhinitis etc. Have you feeling foul smell while expiration. Any excessive green, black secretions? Use steam inhalation thrice a day for five days. Use tablet amoxicillin and clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu