Question 1

I've been coughing a lot at night for the past couple of days, and now I'm seeing blood in the phlegm when I cough, but not in my saliva. It's starting to worry me. Could you please give me some advice on what might be going on?

Accepted Answer

That could be Pharyngitis or Bronchitis visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Question 2

Im really worried because I seem to have lost my sense of smell completely. It's like I can't detect any scents at all and it feels like 100% of my smelling power is just gone. Could you please guide me on what treatment options are available for this?

Accepted Answer

Loss of smell, also known as anosmia, can have various causes such as sinus infections, nasal polyps, allergies, or even neurological conditions. One common treatment option for restoring smell is using nasal steroid sprays. You can try using Flonase (fluticasone) nasal spray, 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Additionally, using a saline nasal spray like Ocean Spray can help with nasal congestion and improve smell sensation. It is important to consult with a doctor for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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)

I'm having trouble breathing and it feels tough to breathe through my mouth. I'm also dealing with tonsillitis. Could this be why I'm struggling to breathe? What might be causing this?

yes it is , try taking the treatment for tonsillitis

More ENT Health Queries

I've been coughing a lot at night for the past couple of days, and now I'm seeing blood in the phlegm when I cough, but not in my saliva. It's starting to worry me. Could you please give me some advice on what might be going on?

Im really worried because I seem to have lost my sense of smell completely. It's like I can't detect any scents at all and it feels like 100% of my smelling power is just gone. Could you please guide me on what treatment options are available for this?

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