I've been noticing some small streaks of blood mixed with mucus whenever I suck out the mucus from my nose for the past three weeks, and now my cold has gotten much lighter. Should I be worried about the blood? What might be causing this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view, pulmonary function tests (pft).

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm experiencing some ear pain and it kind of feels like there's water sloshing around in my head. The doctor prescribed me drep drops and Swich CV tablets. Should I be concerned about this feeling or these medications? How do they actually help with what's going on?

That could be OTITIS Media,follow your doctors advice and practice valsalva manoever for better results

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I'm having some dizziness when I turn in bed, especially on the left side, and I read something about BPPV that sounds a lot like what I'm experiencing. It's making me feel really nauseous too. This just started today, and I'm kind of freaking out about it. Can you tell me what's going on and what I should do?

Yes that could be BPPV use Vertin 16mg when needed, visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

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I've been dealing with sinus issues for two years now and doctors are suggesting surgery. Is there any alternative treatment or other options I can try before going for surgery?

septoplasty is advised .

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