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Continuous Discharge From Nostril
Hi Doctor My father is 74 years old and is Diabetic, hypertensive and has stenting done 2 times From the past 40/45 days he is having continuous thick phelgm from right nostril - pl. advise
Sat, 29 Jan 2011
Hi Kiran,
He requires an ENT check up, there are chances of sinusitis/ fungal infection of the sinuses as he is diabetic. Till you get the consultation done you can try using 2-3 drops of saline nasal drops 3-4 times/day (after cleaning the nostril).
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
He requires an ENT check up, there are chances of sinusitis/ fungal infection of the sinuses as he is diabetic. Till you get the consultation done you can try using 2-3 drops of saline nasal drops 3-4 times/day (after cleaning the nostril).
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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