Question 1

what is nasal endoscopy?

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Camera on a stick: Endoscopy is simply using a camera on a "stick" to look into a body cavity. This can be on a rigid scope for nasal endoscopy or laparoscopy or a flexible scope used for diagnosis and sometimes treatment - colonoscopy.

Question 2

what causes nasal abscesses?

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See below: 25% of people have nasal staphyloccus aureus colonization. Any trauma inside the nose like pulling out a nose hair can precipitate an infected pimple or abscess.

Question 3

is post nasal drip contagious?

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No : PND is not in and of itself contagious.  It depends on the cause, it can be indicative of allergic rhinitis (allergies) which is not contagious.  If due to a common cold, then could be infectious.

Question 4

trans nasal esophagoscopy cost?

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Varies: If you are paying cash for this procedure the cost can vary widely. From a from a few hundred dollars to $1000 or more depending on the practitioner. If you have been recommended to have the procedure and you have no insurance i suggest you talk with your doctor about the cost first and see if allowances can be made for you.

Question 5

how much pain is a nasal biopsy?

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Not much: There are many structures in the nasal cavity.  The septum in the midline and usually three turbinates situated in the lateral aspect of the inside of the nose.  Depending on the location of the biopsy and the tissue being removed it is not very painful because it will be performed under local anesthesia. If the base is cauterized, you probably won't need more than otc medication.

Question 6

what does blue nasal mucus mean?

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Blue mucosa: Hello. I think that the lining in your nose was described as "blue" not the mucus in your nose. A pale or blue discoloration indicates an allergic link to the nasal disorder.

Question 7

how 'are nasal allergies treated?

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See below: As with other allergies. You should try otc claritin, zyrtec, or allegra. If that does not work, then discuss the use of nasal steroid spray with your doctor.

Question 8

does covid cause post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

: It is a very rare cause for it. There are many more common causes eg sinus infection.

Question 9

can post nasal drip cause reflux?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Sometimes the problem is not that producing too much mucus, but rather it's not being cleared away effectively. Swallowing problems can cause a buildup of liquids in throat, which can feel like postnasal drip. These problems can sometimes occur with age, a blockage, or conditions such as GERD.
The conditions can coexist separately in the same patient. 
See ENT doc to sort out the problem.

Question 10

can you pop nasal polyps yourself?

Accepted Answer

Nasal polyps: Polyps are not fluid filled, they are out pouching of the tissue, not cysts. They don't pop, they must be surgically removed or temporarily shrunken with corticosteroids.

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