I've had a deviated nasal septum for the past 4 months with constant nose blockage - is surgery the only option or can medications help improve it? Are there other treatments I should consider for DNS?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My son has a 2cm swollen area on the side of his neck and we've been told it's reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. He's also been coughing a lot. I'm really concerned and I'm trying to understand what might be going on. Could you help me figure out what's happening? Is there something specific we should be worried about or watch for?

That could be inactive lymphadenopathy,no need to worry visit your doctor for appropriate treatment.

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I've been feeling something strange in my throat, like something's stuck. It's giving me neck pain, throat congestion, and making me feel really weak. I'm kind of worried about what's going on. Could this be something serious?

That could be Mucosal congestion, consume warm foods and maintain healthy lifestyle, visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment

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I'm noticing a yellowish color on the roof of my mouth, and it's been bothering me. I've also been having a persistent cough and there's this hard area up there that has me a bit concerned. Plus, my mouth has been feeling really dry lately. Do you think this might be something serious? I'm worried and could use some advice. I've attached a photo of the inside of my mouth for reference. Can you take a look?

That could be mucosal fibrosis do not neglect visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

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