My 5-year-old niece has been having nosebleeds and an X-ray showed enlarged adenoids. The doctor recommended surgery to remove them but I'm wondering if medication could work instead. Is surgery really necessary in this case? Also, what's the usual cost range for this kind of procedure?

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I've got tonsillitis and a really sore throat that's causing a lot of pain. Could you suggest some medication to help relieve it?

Visit ENT doctor for appropriate management, consume warm foods and do salt water gargling for better results.

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I'm really worried about my husband. He's 29 and generally healthy, but he's been dealing with a sore throat and pain for a few days. Whats really concerning is that he noticed blood in his sputum yesterday and again today. What should we do next?

That could be capillary bleed due to dryness,no need to worry have plenty of water and consume balanced diet,if its bothering you much visit ENT doctor of appropriate management

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I've been diagnosed with nasal polyps and using the nasal spray my doctor prescribed, but it only gives temporary relief. Surgery is an option, but I'm worried about the polyps coming back. Are there effective homeopathy or Ayurveda treatments for nasal polyps, and how well do they actually work?

polypectomy is advised at apollo hospital.

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