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Why My Right Nostril Remain Clogged And Left Nostril Clear ?

my right nostril is clogged with anywhere from a green/yellish at times to a clear snot but my left nostril is clear as a summers day what is the problem
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
you have got rhinitis it may be due to allergy or infection,there is congestion in your nostril leading to secretion of thick mucous .
Take anti histaminic and decongestant medicines.
take vapor inhalation.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr. Anand Babu M's  Response
Hi Welcome to Heathcare Magic

you are suffering from nasal block.. common cause are coryza(common cold), allergic rhinitis, DNS( deviated nasalseptum), Turbinate hypertrophy.. there are many causes..
you need to be clinically evaluated and treated.. consult a ENT specialist..
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist,  Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty's  Response
Hi Billy

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum
You are suffering from acute sinusitis, you need to consult your ENT specialist to start antibiotics and mucolytics. Along with that drink plenty of warm water, use saline nasal drops followed by steam inhalation.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Why My Right Nostril Remain Clogged And Left Nostril Clear ?

Hi, you have got rhinitis it may be due to allergy or infection,there is congestion in your nostril leading to secretion of thick mucous . Take anti histaminic and decongestant medicines. take vapor inhalation.