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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Swelling In My Left Nostril

I have a recurring swelling in my left nostril that goes away completely then returns about every two to three weeks. My left eye also becomes slightly watery once the swelling develops in and around the septum. This condition occurs only on the left nostril and eye and never on the right. The area of my nostril effected is the area close to the exterior of the nose not deep inside the nose. After about a week of this condition, the nostril swelling and pain including the eye watering disappears to only return again and again. I have been a smokeless tobacco user (Copenhagen snuff) for about forty (40) years.
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring swelling in my left nostril . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons seasonal allergies , sinusitis , hair follicles become infected with bacteria this type of infection is known as folliculitis , dry mucus membranes and cancer that has metastasized to the nasal cavity (rare condition ) . The symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to affected nostril , take steam and do warm saline nasal rinses . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physivally and with nasal endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti allergic and may recommend surgery ( Rhinoplasty ) in case of nasal polyp .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Swelling In My Left Nostril

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring swelling in my left nostril . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons seasonal allergies , sinusitis , hair follicles become infected with bacteria this type of infection is known as folliculitis , dry mucus membranes and cancer that has metastasized to the nasal cavity (rare condition ) . The symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to affected nostril , take steam and do warm saline nasal rinses . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physivally and with nasal endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti allergic and may recommend surgery ( Rhinoplasty ) in case of nasal polyp . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari