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've had a small chicken bone stuck in my throat for three days now, and I'm feeling some discomfort in my ear and the left side of my neck. I'm worried and can't tell if the bone is still there. Could it cause these symptoms? What should I do next?

This needs immediate attention visit your ENT doctor for evaluation for appropriate management.

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I'm experiencing a ringing sound and a pulsing feeling in my left ear every now and then, and it's kind of worrying me. Sometimes, it even feels like my ear is clogged. Should I be concerned about this? What steps can I take to address these symptoms?

Visit with a nearby ENT

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i have a deviated nasal septum and want to know if it can be fixed without surgery. if surgery is the only option, how many days of bed rest would i need after the procedure?

for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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