I have the flu and one of my nostrils is blocked. When I blow inside a tissue nothing comes out as opposed to the other one, and I can't breathe from it. How can I unblock it?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- A short-term solution for a blocked nostril associated with a cold or flu is the use of nasal decongestant sprays, based on oxymetazoline every 8 hours, BUT the use of such nasal sprays must not... إقرأ أكثر
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I did an adenoids, sinus and deviation surgery almost a year ago, but I still wake up with a stuffy nose and get nosebleeds often and can't breathe easily, could it be that the surgery didn't go well?
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د. Mirna Waked,
طب الأمراض الرئوية والتنفسية
- yes I agree with my colleagues surgeons on the fact that you might have a failure of surgery.having sais that I would also consider to search for any allergic sensitization that woud complicate things... إقرأ أكثر
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Hello. my son had flu few minths back, he still have nose congestion and when he blows his nose he sees blood. note that a chest xray was clean. I want to consult a dr...which specialist consulting?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- This may be due to excessive dryness of the nasal mucosa (the inner linings of the nasal cavity), which leads to cracks in the mucosa and recurrent bleeding from small blood vessels. But it is recomme... إقرأ أكثر
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I used otrivin nasal spray (xylometazoline hydrochloride) for nearly two weeks and my nose is always blocked unless I use it. What should I do?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Otrivin must not be used for a period of time that exceeds 5 days at most and what you're experiencing now is a side effect of the medication. Xylometazoline acts by decreasing the blood flow to ... إقرأ أكثر
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I am 8 month pregnant and i am having a flue but it seems like its a dry flue its only on the right side of my face my eye hurts and my teeth and one side of my nose is stuffy what should i do ?
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د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- ou need to rest, increase your fluid intake, check if you have any fever (in which case you must contact your doctor promptly), and take the following medications which are considered safe in pregnanc... إقرأ أكثر
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Hey doctors... nazal congestion!!! please what can I do about it?? vibrocil isn't working anymore for more than half an hour!!
د. Rania Mousa,
الطب العام
- Nasal congestion (congested nose occurs when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is due to inflamed blood vessels.)
usually using VIBROCIL or any decongestant for more than 3 days ma... إقرأ أكثر
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My nose problem sometime become block. Give me advise.
د. Salim Saab,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- blocked nose may be due either to deviated septum or hypertrophied turbinates book an appointment
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I've had nasal congestion for the last 2-3 months. It started with the flu, then after healing, the congestion became a continuous state. Every few days, I would become congested for a few days.
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د. Salim Saab,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- You need to do a sinus x-ray first, then book an appointment for a full examination.
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I did the operation of (lahmiye) but i'm still sneezing and transpiring why?
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د. Salim Saab,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- U are suffering from some allergic problems
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