Question 1

I've been noticing blood in the mucus from my left nostril for the past two days, but the right nostril doesn't have any mucus at all. I'm not experiencing any other symptoms like a cough. Although, I did have a headache about a week ago, but that's gone now. Should I be worried about this? What could it be?

Accepted Answer

That could be capillary bleed no need worry ignore it get treated for cold if it's becoming worse visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

Question 2

I'm really worried because I got a cotton wool bud stuck in my ear. The doctor couldnt get it out since its so close to my eardrum, and now Im just waiting for the hospital to contact me for an appointment. But now I've come down with a sore throat and a headache. Could these symptoms be because my ear is blocked?

Accepted Answer

Having a sore throat and headache is unlikely to directly cause your ear to be blocked by the cotton wool bud. However, it is possible that the blocked ear, along with the discomfort and stress associated with it, could be contributing to your sore throat and headache. It is important to address the blocked ear as soon as possible to prevent any further complications. In the meantime, you can take over-the-counter pain relief medication such as paracetamol for your headache and sore throat.

Question 3

I've had inferior and middle turbinate issues along with a deviated nasal septum for the past 13 years. I'm 22 now and experience nasal blockage at night sometimes in the right nostril, sometimes the left, but never both at once. My sleep is fine though. Should I consider surgery or just live with it? What type of surgery would you recommend, and will I be able to live normally afterward?

Accepted Answer

for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

I'm planning to undergo a septoplasty soon, and I'm worried about how long it'll take to recover. I need to figure out how many days I'll need to take off from work, like should I expect to be out for just a few days or is it longer? Any advice would be really helpful!

Takes UPTO 4 weeks Or depends how the surgery and follow up has been done

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