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Suggest Treatment For Sinus, Cold And Throat Infection

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Question: Any time I get a sinus infection, cold or throat infection I snore!! I can usually get relief from stuffy nose, but my throat feels funky at those times and then I snore. How to treat a flappy palate?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would advice during infection use Salt water gargle twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having Chronic Allergic Rhino-sinusitis with post nasal drip (PND) with obstructive snoring .

I would advice , investigation like sleep endoscopy , CT Scan Nose with sinuses & thyroid profile to know exact site , cause & associated condition for snoring . If on investigations snoring is due to flappy palate then palatal surgery for obstructive snoring can be done .

Till then , I would advice during infection use
Salt water gargle twice daily ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Weight reduction exercise &
continue Allegra & mucinex .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (4 hours later)

Would I need to see an ENT?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , you need to see ENT specialist for examination & investigations .

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,

Yes , you need to see ENT specialist for examination & investigations .

Let me Know if there's anything I can help you with.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee