I'm scheduled for septoplasty and turbinate reduction soon and want to understand the latest tech options. What's the difference between laser surgery and coblation for this procedure? Which one would be better for me in terms of recovery and results?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've been feeling a strange moving sensation in my left ear for almost two weeks now, like an insect or something. There's no pain when it happens, but I saw an ENT doctor a few days ago. She checked my ear and said there's no insect, and my eardrums are fine. She diagnosed me with a dislocated jaw and gave me some Vitamin B Complex and pain meds. She mentioned something about the jaw joint needing repair. This all started after I cleaned my ears with cotton buds. Now, my left jaw feels weird, like a toothache, and I also have a small sore near my last teeth. Could this insect-like feeling in my ear be related to the jaw pain? And how do I get rid of this strange crawling sensation?

The ENT doctor you visited seems to have clinched the diagnosis. I suggest you to follow up with same doctor.

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I've been dealing with nasal congestion for more than 5 to 6 days now, and I've been using decongestants pretty frequently. I'm really worried because I've started having some breathing problems and mild asthma symptoms. Is it possible that the decongestants are making things worse, and what should I do about it?

don't take decongestants more then 10days ! avoid allergy areas

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I'm having this weird issue where my tongue feels like it's falling down at night, and it's giving me a dry cough that keeps me from sleeping. It only happens when I'm trying to rest. I'm really curious about what might be causing this and how I can fix it. Any thoughts?

it can be OSA reduce weight and consult ent surgeon

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