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What Do Hardened Matter In Nostrils And Drainage Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017
Question: Hardend matter in nostrils. I have a lot of drainage all the time. For the last two weeks it has been like matter that would expel upon blowing my nose is stuck and accumulates. I am able to "dig" some but not all out.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic rhinitis causing crusting

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. It clearly sounds like you could have allergic rhinitis as crusting in the nose is seen with allergic rhinitis.

I would strongly advise you not to remove the crusts formed as it can at times lead to bleeding and would only make the condition worse. Usually we address the crusting issue with the help of nasal packing, which your ENT doctor can do for you.

Now to address the main issue which is allergic rhinitis, I recommend any of the following:

+Anti-histamines (eg. tab. Cetirizine 10mg once daily at bedtime) which will prevent the reaction you are having to some allergen
+Recognise and eliminate exposure to the allergen
+Nasal corticosteroid sprays
+Nasal decongestants
+Nasal saline packs

Please discuss with your ENT specialist about the same when you visit him/her, and I am sure we can address your condition and help relieve you of your symptoms.

I hope you find my response helpful, please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (27 minutes later)
Very helpful. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wishing you the best sir, take care

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

My pleasure entirely sir.

Get well soon.

Best wishes.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Do Hardened Matter In Nostrils And Drainage Indicate?

Brief Answer: Allergic rhinitis causing crusting Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. It clearly sounds like you could have allergic rhinitis as crusting in the nose is seen with allergic rhinitis. I would strongly advise you not to remove the crusts formed as it can at times lead to bleeding and would only make the condition worse. Usually we address the crusting issue with the help of nasal packing, which your ENT doctor can do for you. Now to address the main issue which is allergic rhinitis, I recommend any of the following: +Anti-histamines (eg. tab. Cetirizine 10mg once daily at bedtime) which will prevent the reaction you are having to some allergen +Recognise and eliminate exposure to the allergen +Nasal corticosteroid sprays +Nasal decongestants +Nasal saline packs Please discuss with your ENT specialist about the same when you visit him/her, and I am sure we can address your condition and help relieve you of your symptoms. I hope you find my response helpful, please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.