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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Runny Nose
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Hello and welcome,
A persistently runny nose can be due to allergies but it can also be due to irritant rhinitis - a reaction to inhaled chemicals that are irritating such as scents in dryer sheets to prevent "static cling" and other fragrances, tobacco or wood smoke, etc.
You can try an over the counter steroid nasal spray such as Flonase to see if that helps stabilize your mucus membranes. It can take a few days of regular use to see if it will help. Be sure to read the directions and aim the nozzle away from the nasal septum (i.e. aim out rather than in). A steroid spray can be helpful for either allergic or irritant rhinitis.
If that doesn't help, you may want to see an allergist to discuss the problem.
You ask if it might be "sinus". Do you mean do you have a sinus infection? Usually when people have a sinus infection, they feel pressure in their face, and may feel more fatigued and have a low grade fever. The nasal discharge can be discolored (not just when you first get up).
I hope this information gives you a start to getting better. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
A persistently runny nose can be due to allergies but it can also be due to irritant rhinitis - a reaction to inhaled chemicals that are irritating such as scents in dryer sheets to prevent "static cling" and other fragrances, tobacco or wood smoke, etc.
You can try an over the counter steroid nasal spray such as Flonase to see if that helps stabilize your mucus membranes. It can take a few days of regular use to see if it will help. Be sure to read the directions and aim the nozzle away from the nasal septum (i.e. aim out rather than in). A steroid spray can be helpful for either allergic or irritant rhinitis.
If that doesn't help, you may want to see an allergist to discuss the problem.
You ask if it might be "sinus". Do you mean do you have a sinus infection? Usually when people have a sinus infection, they feel pressure in their face, and may feel more fatigued and have a low grade fever. The nasal discharge can be discolored (not just when you first get up).
I hope this information gives you a start to getting better. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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