I woke up today with a bit of swelling on my nose. It feels painful when I touch it, and I've got this headache sensation. I had sinusitis a few years agocould this be it flaring up again? What can I do to ease the pain?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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my nose feels blocked all the time and the doctor said I have turbinate hypertrophy can this be treated without surgery what medicines would help reduce the swelling

Turbinate hypertrophy can improve with nasal steroids and antihistamines. Persistent cases may need turbinate reduction surgery.

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I've been dealing with a swollen and painful lymph node under my chin for a while now. Plus, my nose won't stop bleeding, and it's been happening for the last two months. I'm also having this weird feeling like something's stuck in my throat, which makes it hard to swallow food. What could be going on with me?

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I have a stone in my salivary gland and I'm not sure what to do next will it go away with medication or do I need surgery to remove it? I'm a bit worried about what the best option is

You can try to remove a salivary gland stone by doing things to increase the amount of saliva in your mouth, such as: sucking on a lemon or lemon drops. drinking plenty of water. gently massaging around the stone.

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