Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Questions Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Nostril pain and itching?

I am a 66 year old female. I had a procedure today and was given oxygen per nasal cannula. After the cannula was removed, I experienced stabbing pain in my left nostril and itching. My nose and eye are running and I am sneezing. I took 2 sudafed and benadryl.

Female | 66 years old
Complaint duration: 1 day
Medications: levothyroxine, armour thyroid, lipitor, prilosec, cymbalta, Cardizem isosorbide
Conditions: hypothyroidism, GERD, CAD, hypercholesteremia

1 Answer

Sometimes the plastic end can irritate the lining, saline mist may help, and put some neosporin on the area with a q-tip
Have a question aboutEar-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)?Ask a doctor now