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  • 32 Years
  • 23/01/2025

I'm dealing with nasal polyps and it's been a struggle, especially over the last two years. The right side of my nose has it the worst, and I've noticed that drinking hot beverages seems to make it worse. I'm really not keen on having surgery right now. I've been using Otrivin nasal spray, which helps a bit, but it's just a temporary fix. Could you recommend a permanent solution for this issue?

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Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan 100) is an antifilarial medication.

Common Side Effects:

  1. Swollen lymph nodes
  2. Fever
  3. Headache
  4. Nausea
  5. Vomiting
  6. Dizziness
  7. Rash

Lymph Node Swelling:

This side effect is usually mild and temporary. However, if you experience:

  1. Severe swelling
  2. Painful lymph nodes
  3. Persistent swelling (beyond 7-10 days)
  4. Fever over 103F (39.4C)

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Ent Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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