Rhinolith Removal Treatment in India

Vihaan Iyer, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Vihaan Iyer, a 28-year-old software engineer, had always been prone to sinus issues. For over a year, he experienced a persistent, foul-smelling discharge from his right nostril and a constant feeling of nasal obstruction. He initially dismissed it as chronic sinusitis, but antibiotics provided no relief. His girlfriend gently mentioned the odor, which deeply embarrassed him and made him socially anxious. An ENT specialist, Dr. Sharma, examined him and discovered a large, calcified rhinolith (a nasal stone) lodged deep in his nasal cavity, likely formed around a forgotten foreign body from childhood. Dr. Sharma recommended endoscopic removal under local anesthesia. During the procedure, Vihaan was awake but numb; he felt pressure and heard crunching sounds as the stone was broken and removed, which was unsettling but not painful. The immediate relief was profound, he could breathe freely through that nostril for the first time in memory. Within days, the discharge and odor were gone. Emotionally, he moved from embarrassment and frustration to immense relief and regained confidence, no longer worrying about his interactions with others.