I've been having a hard time sleeping and my throat really hurts. Plus, I've got this mucus that's kind of worrying me because it has these weird black specks in it. My sinuses feel all swollen too. Should I be worried about these symptoms? What could be causing this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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this could be pharyngitis,take warm foods,and adequate rest do salt water gargling threetime a day and visit your ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

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I've been dealing with a mild DNS on the left side and have had a constant cold. Since the end of May, I've started getting nosebleeds, sometimes up to 4-5 times a day. Is this something I should be worried about? What could be causing these symptoms, and what can I do about it?

That needs immediate attention visit ENT doctor for appropriate management.

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I've been dealing with this constant coughing, headache, and runny nose, especially at night, and it's been really bothering me. I'm wondering if it's safe to take Azithromycin and Montek LC on the same day to help with these symptoms. Could this combo help, or should I be worried about any side effects?

That looks like sinusitis, you can take both tablets on same day no problem.

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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?

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

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