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I Have Discovered "worms" In My Nose. It Is On Both Sides I Am Very Scared What To Do?

Posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2023

Question: I have discovered "worms" in my nose. It is on both sides. I cannot remove them bc they cling to the inside. I also started developing what I thought was eczema all over about a year ago after a major surgery. I now wonder is this a parasite as well. I feel panicky. Today while attempting to remove them they burst, but somehow survived. I also pulled out what appeared to be a fat worm, black. and a sac that looked almost like an oyster.
My phlegm from nose looks like puss. I am very scared

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get the worms extracted with forceps, topical steroid & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

For the worms, you need to consult a doctor and get them extracted with a forceps probably after filling the nasal cavity with white soft paraffin and covering it with a cling foil for some time so that the worms feel suffocated and they come out.

For eczema I would recommend you to apply a topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine.

Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

Also, avoid harsh soaps, stay in the cool airy environment and wear cotton clothes.
I hope to have answered your queries and would be happy to answer any further questions.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Thank you. Is there any link to the parasitic infection & eczema?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
I don’t think there should be a link between parasitic infestation and eczema. But parasites can cause inflammation.

All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj