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What Causes Congestion And Specs Of Blood From Nose After Having Cold And Fever?

I recently got over a cold and fever, but now my nose is full of mucus and a lot comes out when I blow. My nose isn t stuffy at all. I also have a headache on the sides of my head and in my face as well. My nose sometimes hurts and little specks of blood comes out when I blow. Should I be worried?
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of congestion and specs of blood from nose after having cold and fever which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. Well virus infection usually go away in few days by its own , but sometimes when infection become severe and it needs medical attention. Bleeding from nose could be due to infection of sinuses as well. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order throat swab test, CT scan and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) , antibacterial ( amoxicillin ) , decongestant along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion and drink warm water with one spoon honey in it .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Congestion And Specs Of Blood From Nose After Having Cold And Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of congestion and specs of blood from nose after having cold and fever which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. Well virus infection usually go away in few days by its own , but sometimes when infection become severe and it needs medical attention. Bleeding from nose could be due to infection of sinuses as well. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order throat swab test, CT scan and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) , antibacterial ( amoxicillin ) , decongestant along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion and drink warm water with one spoon honey in it . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari