Philadelphia, PA
A 22-year-old female asked:
What would cause the inside of my left nostril to hurt when i breathe in? been going on for 10 days, its only the left nostril that hurts but both nostrils are super runny & stuffy nose constantly, blood work, cat scan and chest x-ray is normal
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Nostril pain: There probably is a tiny ulcer in the membrane that the inhaled air irritates. If the ulcer was on a vein, there would be a nose bleed as well. Take a decongestant medication like Sudafed, if you're able, and apply a small amount of white Vaseline to the lower membranes of both nostrils to coat any irritated areas. See your physician or an Otolaryngologist if no relief.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
KY jelly: Why all the expensive tests for a virus???? You appear to have a rhinitis/ sinusitis. Allergy or virus, probably virus. Use a nasal or oral decongestant and LUBRICATE inside your nose twice a day. Vaseline or aquaphor will do nicely. KY jelly is especially nice. Just use a finger to gently roll around inside nose.
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