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Can otrivin oxy nasal Drops help in preventing black fungus? How to take care of diabetic patient at home amid this fungal scare?
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Otrivin nasal drops do not prevent from fungal infection but are actually used to treat nasal stuffiness and congestion.
You do not need to worry about nasal mucoromycosis commonly called black fungus because of the following reasons.
1. It is a rare clinical condition
2. Occurs in an uncontrolled Diabetic patient
3. Associated with prolonged intake of steroids and other immunosuppressive conditions.
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You need to monitor and control your blood sugar levels.
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Do not worry about it too much...even if in worst state it hit someone ...it's totally a curable condition if detected at right time.
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Dr. Shubham Tiwari
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Meerut
No need to be worried. Black fungus and diabetes both are present before this covid era. Keep sugar levels within control , patient not on steroids and other immunocompromised condition is present.
It is very unlikely. Yes can use otrivin.
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