Question 1

i have swollen dry nasal passage. no mucus. cannot breathe. please advise.

Accepted Answer

Nasolaryngoscopy: Your doc can look inside with a small endoscope. Probably you are a candidate for nasal steroids and "ocean spray".

You want to have it checked with your doc.

Question 2

swollen  irritated nasal passages/turbinates for 11 weeks now out of the blue. nothing helping. no mucous. nasal and oral steroids, neti-pot no help!

Accepted Answer

ENT consult: If you have had these nasal issues for the past 11 weeks you will need definitive nasopharyngoscopy ( direct visualization of the sinuses, throat and vocal cords.; 11 weeks is entirely too long. You may want to seek a second opinion with scoping.

Question 3

is a blocked nose when the nasal passages is filled up with mucus?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Saline drops to loosen it with Mucinex/Guaifensin can help your symptoms.

Question 4

my nasal passages are so constricted most of the time that i can't breath through my nose. i'm not stuffed up with mucus, my nose is dry.

Accepted Answer

Stuffy nose: Is this a recent event or a chronic one?  Try humming and lots of green tea with lemon and honey. This can get lazy nasal cilia moving and these drain the nose of bacteria and dust.
see www.grossaninstitute.com for more details.

Question 5

i had a turbinectomy about a week and 1/2 ago. in one of the nasal passages there is what looks like white mucus but when i blow nothing comes out. could this be an infection? or is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Likely normal: Likely normal and the edge of mucous membrane you are seeing. Just wait until your next visit with ENT doc to confirm.

Question 6

hi 
i have pain in my left nasal passage. 
i have been getting a fever on and off for the last 6month. 
i have been to an ent and h says there is nothing wrong with my sinuses as he had a look at my ct scan. there is a mucus build up on the left pass?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: If you are running true fevers for such a prolonged period along with persistent nasal blockage, I would be interested in knowing what the radiologist's official reading of the paranasal sinus CT scan was. If it was abnormal, get treated.  If it was normal, I recommend getting a second opinion from another Otolaryngologist,perhaps at a university hospital ENT department.

Question 7

i have a persistent cough, sore throat. also blood in a yellow mucus from nasal passage. blood, yellow and brown flem when coughing?

Accepted Answer

Nasal rinse : The nasal passages are inflamed, and nasal saline provides relief from congestion and reduces post nasal drip.Keep well hydrated,rest and treat fever. Please see your physician and evaluate fever persisting for more than two to three d@ys.

Question 8

what do you suggest if my nasal passages are almost always swollen shut or clogged. any home remedies or explain why?

Accepted Answer

Posibly allergies: or could be a nasal polyp. Best to see PCP and be checked.

Question 9

what will help dry swollen nasal passages? & what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Nasal saline spray: The first thing to try is simple nasal saline spray which you can get over-the-counter. Use it as directed. Also, there are some brands of "saline nasal gel" which can be sprayed or applied with a cotton swab to your nasal membranes. You might have allergic rhinitis or possibly some other underlying disorder causing the dryness. See your provider within a few days if the saline doesn't help.

Question 10

why are my nasal passages always swollen and what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: Maybe you have a chronic allergic rhinitis.  See a dr. To get diagnosed as there are several medications that can help you.  Best wishes.

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I have swollen dry nasal passage. no mucus. cannot breathe. please advise.

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Swollen irritated nasal passages/turbinates for 11 weeks now out of the blue. nothing helping. no mucous. nasal and oral steroids, neti-pot no help!

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Is a blocked nose when the nasal passages is filled up with mucus?

A member asked:

My nasal passages are so constricted most of the time that i can't breath through my nose. i'm not stuffed up with mucus, my nose is dry.

A member asked:

I had a turbinectomy about a week and 1/2 ago. in one of the nasal passages there is what looks like white mucus but when i blow nothing comes out. could this be an infection? or is this normal?

A member asked:

Hi i have pain in my left nasal passage. i have been getting a fever on and off for the last 6month. i have been to an ent and h says there is nothing wrong with my sinuses as he had a look at my ct scan. there is a mucus build up on the left pass?

A member asked:

I have a persistent cough, sore throat. also blood in a yellow mucus from nasal passage. blood, yellow and brown flem when coughing?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my nasal passages are almost always swollen shut or clogged. any home remedies or explain why?

A member asked:

What will help dry swollen nasal passages? & what causes this?

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Why are my nasal passages always swollen and what can i do about it?

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