I've been feeling really unwell with a heavy fever and body aches. My face, lips, and nose are swollen and painful, and I can't breathe through my nose because it's completely blocked. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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That could be Viral infection,visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management.

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I'm having a hard time with this persistent mucus in my throat, and it's not getting better even after I've tried steaming and gargling. I'm currently using Seroflow 500, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Any advice on what else I can do? It's really frustrating.

take tablet mucinac for 5 days, twice a day

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I've noticed that sometimes when I spit in the morning, there's a little bit of blood in it. But after one or two spits, everything seems normal. Should I be worried about this, or is it something that happens sometimes?

it could be due to dryness consume more water

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my brother has a hole in his right eardrum and hears sounds but they're muffled. he's been on nutramore tablets and azeflo nasal spray for a year as prescribed by the doctor. is there any other treatment besides surgery or meds that can help heal the eardrum hole

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