a cold that wont go..diagnosis

[raunn]

i have this cold, but only in my left nostril so i practically breath through one nostril all the time, i am experiencing this for a couple of months now (over six months). the discharge ranges from normal translucent mucus, sometimes watery to a yellowish discharge. sometimes() there is some weird grey really tiny pebble ( though soft) like stuff coming out..
what is it and how can i get rid of this cold??

[OHNS2010]

Hi raunn,

            then in that case please do continue with the above said medications for a week then you can use steroid nasal spray (like fluticasone) for few months and continue antihistaminics for a few days and later you can use it whenever you are having allergic problems.

Regards
OHNS2010

[raunn]

oh yea, i do have the above allergic problems as well including watering of the eye and ear pain sometimes due to too much blowing of the nose i guess. And the nose gets itchy too

[OHNS2010]

Hi,

    the nasal discharge from one nasal cavity might be because of the unilateral sinusitis / polyps /deviated nasal septum). You have not mentioned whether you are having any allergic problems (sneezing, running nose, and nasal stuffiness).   Saline drops can be used as it causes decongestion. If allergy is present you can also include antihistaminics as it reduces the symptoms. Also try taking Mucolytics (like Bromhexine/ Ambroxyl) and steam inhalations. Hope it should improve. If there is no change in the condition kindly consult an ENT specialist as you might require, diagnostic nasal endoscopy and computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. Any doubts you are welcome.

Regards
OHNS2010