What Causes Fluid Draining Through One Side Of Nose?

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: The right side of my nose has been leaking quite a bit for the last week .. It started out of nowhere.... I can't lay down cause it drips down my throat... Gone threw a box and a half of tissues... I put small pieces of tissue in my nose and can actually ring it out . Went to see my Dr. He gave my some sort of shot think it might of been like a steroid and he told my to take a Claritin and Benadryl at night still not letting up ... I have never had alergies in my life ... What is going on I'm starting to get scared its dripping down my face as I write this ... Please help also I have not had any head injuries... Also can your teeth cause this ... Thinking about going to the ER in the morning

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It needs a proper checkup

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Your problem does not seem to be any thing dangerous though but if this is only with one nostril then it is least likely to be allergic. You already did take allergy meds and they didnt work for you now I believe its time that you see an ENT specialist.

You just mentioned that you dont have any history of fall or trauma to head lately so this is less likely to be brain fluid(CSF) training to your nose but it can be a polyp on one side or a sinus filled with fluid drainin through one side of your nose.

I don't think antihistamins are going to work for you I beleieve it's better to consult an ENT specialist he might want to run some test ,they have those instruments to look into your nose, and can get Xrays of the sinuses to see if they are fluid filled then after a proper diagnosis, targetted treament can be done which is always of benefit.

If you can get ENT specialist in the ER then it will be great otherwise arrange a meeting with him thorugh proper channel and get yourself a detailed checkup don't panic it must be a minor thing.

Stay blessed. Have a great sunday.

Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

Regrads.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (28 hours later)

Another question is can your teeth cause this and what is it that is dripping ... I work at a food factory is it ok to work with my nose constantly leaking I call a ENT Dr. But can't get in til Wednesday...... I have been running a low grade fever between 98.7 and 101.2 is this an infection?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Here are a few suggestion

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for writing.

It does not usually get caused by teeth issues, if there is fever it can well be an infection, though it is queer that the watering is only from one side of the nose.

Most dangerous type of nose dripping is the csf draining from brain but you didnt have any trauma so that is a remote possibility. This dripping is due to upper resporatory tract irritation it is kind of a flu which didnt get cured with traditional flu meds probably you would need some more potent ones.

It is not advised to work in a food factory with this problem ongoing. I would advise you to tak some rest and follow up with your doctor this wednesday for a detailed exam and possible change in medication.

I wish you the best of health.

Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar