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What Causes Redness And Swelling On Tip Of Nose After Throat Infection?

Please help.. i have had a bad throat infection which has been clearing up well but overnight i woke up to a very swollen tip of my nose. It is tender red and slightly raised. What could be the cause and would using bactroban inside my nose as well as getting a oral antibiotic help?
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Hello,

The swelling on the tip of your nose can be due to the probable causes:
1) Furuncle or boil
2) Pimple
3) Allergic contact dermatitis
4) Pustule
5) Rash due to frequent nose blowing
6) Sinusitis
7) Vestibulitis
8) Common cold

You can use Bactroban 2% ointment to be applied on the swelling. Please don't apply it inside the nose as the swelling is outside. If the swelling doesn't reduce even after 2 days of ointment use, you may need to go for antibiotic like tab. Amoxiclav 625mg thrice daily for 5 days.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Redness And Swelling On Tip Of Nose After Throat Infection?

Hello, The swelling on the tip of your nose can be due to the probable causes: 1) Furuncle or boil 2) Pimple 3) Allergic contact dermatitis 4) Pustule 5) Rash due to frequent nose blowing 6) Sinusitis 7) Vestibulitis 8) Common cold You can use Bactroban 2% ointment to be applied on the swelling. Please don t apply it inside the nose as the swelling is outside. If the swelling doesn t reduce even after 2 days of ointment use, you may need to go for antibiotic like tab. Amoxiclav 625mg thrice daily for 5 days. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist