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I had my nose cauterised about 5 years ago. ever since i have had a lot of sneezing fits from the affected nostril resulting in allergy like responses?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not cauterization: I presumed you meant cauterization for nosebleeds. It also appears that you have an allergic problem for which oral antihistamine or nasal steroid may be helpful. It is however not caused by the cauterization.

Answered 8/8/2016

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A member asked:

I had my nose cauterised about 5 years ago. ever since i have had a lot of sneezing fits from the affected nostril resulting in allergy like responses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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