My left eardrum has a small hole but there's no pain or irritation. Can it heal on its own without surgery? How long would the treatment take if surgery isn't needed?

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I'm a bit confused and worried about the medicines my ENT doctor prescribed after finding out I'm allergic to house dust, cockroach allergen, and those dermatophagoid thingies. He gave me Zentel 400, Hetrazan 100, and some anti-allergy meds. Why would he prescribe these specific medicines for allergies? Are they supposed to help with these types of allergens?

Because those are the common allergens one will be exposed regularly,in order to stop the allergic reaction he gave you those medicines

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How much does septoplasty with turbinoplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery usually cost? I'm trying to figure out my options and budget for this procedure

between 80k-1.5L varies from hsptl to hsptl.

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It's been four days since I tested positive and my throat is really sore. It's so painful that even drinking water is tough. Could you suggest any remedy that might help with this?

To soothe a sore throat and make hydration easier, try these remedies: gargle with warm salt water (14 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces of water), use a humidifier to add moisture to the air, sip on warm, non-caffeinated liquids like tea or broth

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