April 13, 2015 â A canine influenza A H3N2 virus is responsible for an outbreak of dog flu reported in the Chicago area according to a press release issued by Cornell University, home to the New York State Animal Diagnostic Laboratory. Dog flu is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs.
Nostril swelling. Nostril swelling: Introduction. Nostril swelling: Swelling occurs as part of an inflammatory response arising in the nose due to any nasal lesions. See detailed information below for a list of 11 causes of Nostril swelling, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
Do not put anything inside, such as tissue or cotton to pack the nostril. Apply ice wrapped in a zip-lock bag or towel on the nose to reduce swelling and pain. You can do this for 15-20 minutes at a time, up to 3 times daily. Take a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.