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What Causes Persistent Cold And Blocked Nose During Nights?

Hi doctor, I have persisting cold and blocked nose during nights. This has been for the past few years and there hasn t been much relief despite consulting various general physicians. Is it advisable to consult a specialist? Is yes, is an ENT the right person or any other specialist? Thanks, VK
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold and blocked nose during nights which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection or poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. Avoid intake of sharp spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain oral hygiene. Do warm saline gargles. You can go for blood and sputum tests as well. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications. You should apply mist humidifiers in room and take throat lozenges. Sometimes infection occur due to viral infection , in this case antibiotics do not work . Usually viral infection go away by its own or doctor may prescribe anti viral like acyclovir .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Cold And Blocked Nose During Nights?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold and blocked nose during nights which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection or poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. Avoid intake of sharp spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain oral hygiene. Do warm saline gargles. You can go for blood and sputum tests as well. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications. You should apply mist humidifiers in room and take throat lozenges. Sometimes infection occur due to viral infection , in this case antibiotics do not work . Usually viral infection go away by its own or doctor may prescribe anti viral like acyclovir . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari