Blood Clots In Nose After Long Travel, Irritation In Nostril, Blood Mucus Discharge From Nostril. Do Not Have BP Or Diabetes

Posted on Mon, 10 Sep 2012

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Question : I am currently in Mexico.Generally after long travel , i get blood dots from my nose.This time even after 10 days of travel, there is some irritation in one nostril and almost everyday morning i woke up bloody mucus from one nostril.The other nostril is perfectly fine.I don't have BP / Diabetes

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (29 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic!
Look inside your nose in a mirror, whether you have a deviated nasal partition.
Normally it is in the center making two equal chambers in nose.
This problem if present is called a Deviated Nasal Septum & needs surgical correction.
Anoyher possibilty may be that you are exposed to dry and dusty situations during travels and your nasal mucosa gets excessively dry.
The solution is three fold- Keep youself well hydrated in any case.
- You can use a face mask to avoid hot & dust exposure.
- Use moisurising creams apllication in the nostrils
(like Boro Plus) especially before going out on travels.
If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you.
Wish you a great health!

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