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  • Male
  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

Question

I've had a runny nose for the last couple of days. Do you have any recommendations for a medicine that can help? I've tried using Otrivin, but it feels a bit too intense for me. Could you recommend a tablet that might work better?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

The nasal polyp-like discharge and recurring sinus infections may be related to:

Possible causes:

  1. Chronic sinusitis
  2. Nasal polyps
  3. Allergies
  4. Anatomical issues (e.g., deviated septum)
  5. Immune system dysfunction

Consider consulting an:

  1. ENT specialist
  2. Allergist

For proper diagnosis and treatment, which may include:

  1. Nasal endoscopy
  2. CT or MRI scans
  3. Allergy testing
  4. Medications (e.g., nasal steroids, antibiotics)
  5. Surgery (e.g., polyp removal, sinus procedure)

Answered 04/07/2025

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