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Chronic Swelling In Right Nostril. Taking Montelukast Sodium. History Of Asthma. Treatment Options?

My son,9yrs old had swelling in rt nostril for about 5 months.He got epistaxis frequently & I suspect something,so I look his nostrils with torch light&i found it.He had past history of asthma since his age was 8 months old. He took montelukast sodium 5mg at night continuously.I am also a general medical doctor& I would like to know your opinion,what shall I do for this. With thanks
posted on Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Dear Concerned.,
Thanks for writing to us.
Chronic Swelling in right nostril when you have put Torch light could be due to either
(A)Polyposis-mucosal pedunculated/sessile polyps ,may even be originating from maxillary sinus
(B)Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy-
For the above complaints consult an ENT Surgeon for a detailed ENT assessment/Endoscopic Surgical Clearance of the above lesions from their root.
For Asthmatic Complaint Pls take him for all Baseline Blood and Urine investigations/Chest X-Ray/Pulmonary Function Tests.
For maintainance dosage regularly use brochodilator inhalations.In an acute attack pls nebulise him with locally acting Glucocorticoids and Bronchodilators.Avoid Tablets and Parenterals to prevent systemic side effects.
As the child grows ,gradually the bronchioles and bronchi grow and expand ,he will also not suffer any attack as the bronchoconstriction will not effect air entry at all.Thatswhy childhood asthma is less dangerous compared to adult onset asthma.
Wishing your son a safe and speedy recovery.,
Best Regards.,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.,
Ex-Navy
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Chronic Swelling In Right Nostril. Taking Montelukast Sodium. History Of Asthma. Treatment Options?

Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. Chronic Swelling in right nostril when you have put Torch light could be due to either (A)Polyposis-mucosal pedunculated/sessile polyps ,may even be originating from maxillary sinus (B)Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy- For the above complaints consult an ENT Surgeon for a detailed ENT assessment/Endoscopic Surgical Clearance of the above lesions from their root. For Asthmatic Complaint Pls take him for all Baseline Blood and Urine investigations/Chest X-Ray/Pulmonary Function Tests. For maintainance dosage regularly use brochodilator inhalations.In an acute attack pls nebulise him with locally acting Glucocorticoids and Bronchodilators.Avoid Tablets and Parenterals to prevent systemic side effects. As the child grows ,gradually the bronchioles and bronchi grow and expand ,he will also not suffer any attack as the bronchoconstriction will not effect air entry at all.Thatswhy childhood asthma is less dangerous compared to adult onset asthma. Wishing your son a safe and speedy recovery., Best Regards., Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan., Ex-Navy