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What Causes Constant Nasal Congestion And Phlegmy Throat?

hello, my nose is constantly blocked and my throat is full of flem. I sometimes get blood coming out of my nose when i blow it. It has been going on for a year now. It is very annoying and embarrassing.. Could you tell me what is wrong with me and how to get better? Thankyou in advance, Loic.
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems like you are suffering from sinus infection leading to Sinusitis and the blocked nose might be due to thick mucous in sinus and as the sinuses drain through nose the nose is appearing blocked as a result of congestion..
Phlegm in throat seems to be due to post nasal drip from the sinuses via nasopharynx to throat.
As you must be trying hard to clear your nose and vigorous sniffing can lead to rupture to minor blood vessels leading to blood from nose..
Yoshould consult an Otolaryngologist and get a clinical evaluation done and along with it he/she can advise you to get a PNS VIEW x ray done or an MRI of the sinuses as well as Nasal Endoscopy as per the requirement.
If sinusitis is confirmed treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can do steam inhalations, do saline nasal irrigation and do warm saline gargles..
You can also use decongestant nasal drops like Otrivin or Nasivion or other brands available with local pharmacist..
You can also take Ibuprofen or Naproxen to relieve sore throat..
Use a humidifier in your room..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Constant Nasal Congestion And Phlegmy Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems like you are suffering from sinus infection leading to Sinusitis and the blocked nose might be due to thick mucous in sinus and as the sinuses drain through nose the nose is appearing blocked as a result of congestion.. Phlegm in throat seems to be due to post nasal drip from the sinuses via nasopharynx to throat. As you must be trying hard to clear your nose and vigorous sniffing can lead to rupture to minor blood vessels leading to blood from nose.. Yoshould consult an Otolaryngologist and get a clinical evaluation done and along with it he/she can advise you to get a PNS VIEW x ray done or an MRI of the sinuses as well as Nasal Endoscopy as per the requirement. If sinusitis is confirmed treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can do steam inhalations, do saline nasal irrigation and do warm saline gargles.. You can also use decongestant nasal drops like Otrivin or Nasivion or other brands available with local pharmacist.. You can also take Ibuprofen or Naproxen to relieve sore throat.. Use a humidifier in your room.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.