Question 1

A thin fish bone got stuck in my throat three days ago, and I'm not sure if it's still there or if it came out. If it's still stuck, could it cause an infection? How can I safely remove it? I'm really worried about this.

Accepted Answer

Persistent sore throat can be frustrating!

_Consider the following:_

1. _Prolonged antibiotic course_: Clavam 625 might need to be taken for a longer duration. Consult your doctor about extending the course.
2. _Alternative antibiotics_: If the current antibiotic isn't effective, your doctor might prescribe an alternative.
3. _Throat swab culture_: A throat swab culture can help identify the underlying cause of the sore throat.
4. _ENT specialist consultation_: Consider consulting an ENT specialist for a thorough examination and guidance.

_Additional remedies:_

1. _Saltwater gargles_: Mix 14 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water and gargle several times a day.
2. _Throat lozenges_: Suck on lozenges to keep your throat moist and soothe the pain.
3. _Warm liquids_: Drink warm liquids like tea or broth to help soothe the throat.
4. _Humidifier_: Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air, which can help reduce throat irritation.

_When to seek immediate medical attention:_

1. _Difficulty swallowing_
2. _Severe throat pain_
3. _Fever over 101.5F (38.6C)_
4. _Shortness of breath_

Question 2

I've been on a course of Derinide AQ and Defza, and during the treatment, I got my sense of smell back. But now it's gone again, and sometimes there's this weird odor in my nose. It's been about 20 days using this nasal spray. Is there a permanent solution for this? Will I ever get my sense of smell back? What do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing a condition called anosmia, which is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. In some cases, medications like nasal sprays can affect the sense of smell. To help regain your sense of smell, you can try using a saline nasal spray to help clear your nasal passages. Additionally, you can use a steroid nasal spray like Flonase (fluticasone) to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. It's important to follow up with your doctor to rule out any underlying causes of your loss of smell. In some cases, seeing an ENT specialist may be necessary for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

I'm a bit confused and worried about the results from my recent CT scan. It mentioned complete opacification of the left maxillary antrum and polypoid thickening on the right side. Could you help me understand what this means?

Accepted Answer

refer to dermatologist

I'm curious about something that's been happening to me. Every time I sneeze, I end up with throat pain and my voice changes, but it all seems to go back to normal by the next day. Do you think this might be some sort of infection?

Some throat discomfort and watering from nose and eyes is normal after a powerful sneeze reflex.

More ENT Health Queries

A thin fish bone got stuck in my throat three days ago, and I'm not sure if it's still there or if it came out. If it's still stuck, could it cause an infection? How can I safely remove it? I'm really worried about this.

I'm a bit confused and worried about the results from my recent CT scan. It mentioned complete opacification of the left maxillary antrum and polypoid thickening on the right side. Could you help me understand what this means?

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