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Could Bleeding, Scabbing And Soreness At Junction Of Back Of Nose And Throat Be Due To Flu?

My husband Has just gotten over a really bad fl that affected his lungs, throat, and sinus. (The entire family has had it) He now has small amounts of Bleeding, scabbing and sores at the junction of the back of his nose and throat. Could this be a part of this flu. He is a heavy smoker.
posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi,
I have gone through your query, it suggests that bleeding, scabbing and soreness at junction of back of nose and throat may be due to flu.
But for better diagnosis your husband may go for the nasal endoscopic examination.
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Could Bleeding, Scabbing And Soreness At Junction Of Back Of Nose And Throat Be Due To Flu?

Hi, I have gone through your query, it suggests that bleeding, scabbing and soreness at junction of back of nose and throat may be due to flu. But for better diagnosis your husband may go for the nasal endoscopic examination.