Question 1

what could cause bloody crusty sores inside nose?

Accepted Answer

Lots of stuff: Could be anything from allergic rhinitis to cold sores to mrsa. Start with over the counter antihistamine and nasal saline spay daily. If after a few days it's not improving go see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

how do i treat a pustule inside nose? what caused it?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: Pustules can occur anywhere, usually from a blocked hair follicle or duct. It is best not to try and squeeze them as that can inject bacteria into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream and cause problems. Left alone pustules usually resolve on their own. If they become very large as an abscess your doctor can open and drain that safely for you.

Question 3

having nosebleeds every 3rd day, pimple like object inside nose. had same thing in 2011. what could cause these?

Accepted Answer

Periodic nosebleeds: Possible staph aureus colonization and bleeding from site of infection. Are you bleeding or bruising anywhere else?  If not unlikely true bleeding problem.  Pimple makes me think something more local/infectious.

Question 4

burning sensation inside nose  nose as if i have a cold. i need to sneeze too but i can't ever exhale it. happens in groups. causes?

Accepted Answer

How long?: Has this been happening for weeks?
Have you been using OTC decongestant sprays for many days on your nose? 
Have you been near anyone with a cold within a few days prior to the onset of your nasal symptoms?
We need these info before we can venture a guess.

Question 5

i have impetigo&have taken kelflex &bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days.the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the sores& inside nose bright red & swollen. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the bactroban (mupirocin): You can be sensitive/allergic to the bactroban (mupirocin) & should stop it immediately. Call your dr so the information can be reviewed & get into your medical record. If your dr wants to continue an ointment for the sores there are others out there that can be used.

Question 6

levmetamfetamine nasal inhaler generic  use this a couple of times during nite for congestion. inside nose is red and sore! is this med the cause?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It can cause nasal irritation, or irritate the already inflamed nasal passages, hold it for now, use saline nasal washes, if problem persists, see your doctor

Question 7

have a sore inside nose @ opening. it is raw & sometimes bleeds, little mucus draining not unusual, dries out & hurts. sometimes there is yellow mucus when nose is blown.  have to wear a mask 8hrs a day.  what can i do to heal it? does mask cause it?

Accepted Answer

: No caused by mask. Are u using CPAP nose pillows?  They can do it. Trust u have not been sniffing cocaine?  Need lots more information to be able to help.

Question 8

what causes nose bleeds? nose has bled for almost 1 wk but not exclusively before & during period &when finger inside nose finger has blood from nose.

Accepted Answer

ENT doc: See ENT doc soon. Usually localized excoriation of nasal lining. Sometimes generalized bleeding problems
ENT doc will assess problem/make recommendations.

Question 9

is there a way to differentiate between a cold sore or impetigo inside nose? get occasional cold sores on outer edge of nostril. dangerous to brain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes, differentiation can be done with cultures of the fluid looking for bacterial (staph/strep) or herpes.  As for the risk to the brain, the herpes viruses are already in the spinal cord and brain and comes out and manifest as cold sores or shingles, etc. For many reasons.  Unless, you are having severe headaches, neck stiffness and pain, which could indicate meningitis, no need to be worried.

Question 10

should i go to the doctor if i keep on getting cold sores at back of throat and inside nose? it seems to get worse every time it comes back.

Accepted Answer

Viral throat infecti:  Here’s the deal: you should see an ear nose and throat doctor and ask them to do cultures of the blisters when they occur; that way you will know more reliably how to treat this. If herpes is present, it is often quite possible to give you the medicine necessary to kill this virus clinically, and that would be the prerogative of either your dermatologist or your your nose and throat doctor.

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Having nosebleeds every 3rd day, pimple like object inside nose. had same thing in 2011. what could cause these?

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Burning sensation inside nose nose as if i have a cold. i need to sneeze too but i can't ever exhale it. happens in groups. causes?

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I have impetigo&have taken kelflex &bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days.the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the sores& inside nose bright red & swollen. what do i do?

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Levmetamfetamine nasal inhaler generic use this a couple of times during nite for congestion. inside nose is red and sore! is this med the cause?

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Have a sore inside nose @ opening. it is raw & sometimes bleeds, little mucus draining not unusual, dries out & hurts. sometimes there is yellow mucus when nose is blown. have to wear a mask 8hrs a day. what can i do to heal it? does mask cause it?

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What causes nose bleeds? nose has bled for almost 1 wk but not exclusively before & during period &when finger inside nose finger has blood from nose.

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Is there a way to differentiate between a cold sore or impetigo inside nose? get occasional cold sores on outer edge of nostril. dangerous to brain?

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Should i go to the doctor if i keep on getting cold sores at back of throat and inside nose? it seems to get worse every time it comes back.

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