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Nasal Congestion, dry mucus
I am having nasal congestion in one of my nostrils for the last 2-3 weeks without any cold/fever. Although breathing difficulties is not there, sometimes it feels like I may be missing a breath or two.
I am taking steam which helps in reducing the congestion, but it again comes back after few hours
Also the mucus is dry.
Any guidance will be helpful. Thank you.
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Dr. Rachana Gaddipati
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You can start a simple saline nasal drops, continue steam 2 times in a day with plain water.
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Do not forcefully try to clean the nose
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Dr. Anil Gupta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Steam inhalation twice daily
Saline nasal drop 4 drops tds
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can use Saline nasal spray, 2 puffs both nostrils
Next Steps
continue steam inhalation
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Monitor temperature and saturation
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