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What Causes Stuffy Nose And Burning Sensations In The Eyes?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017
Question: My nose has been clogged for almost a whole month, im constantly blowing my nose and im getting like these strings of slimmy eye boogers pic attached that make my eyes burn and bloodshot. Is this all from allergies? The eye thing just started and ive never been clogged this long. If so do you recommend anything that will help?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
if discharge green or yellow, infection may be present

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Allergies can cause prolonged problems especially if the person is still exposed to the source/cause of the allergic response.

If the discharge from the nose or eye has a green or yellow tinge, it is possible that there may also be an infection present.

If an infection is present then oral antibiotics would be needed in addition to other medication

The other meds that may help include: (1)anti histamine/decongestant oral combination such as claritine d, allegre d, zyrtec d, benadryl d

(2)topical decongestant such as normal saline or otrivine. Otrivine can only be used for 3 to 4 days at a time

(3)topical steroid nose sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase etc

If the anti histamine decongestants along with nasal sprays are not enough, may need meds such as montelukast or ketotifen. These work at different points along the allergy response.

Allergy testing, to help find the source, may also be helpful

(4)olopatadine is a drop that is used for allergies of the eyes, may be helpful for him. If this is not available that your pharmacist or doctor can provide an alternative

(5)use of sterile eye wipes would prevent or help treat the infection in the eye. They can be used to remove the discharge when it is present. This would prevent any infection on the hands from transferring to the eye

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (20 minutes later)
Would afrin nose spray be ok
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, that would be fine

Detailed Answer:


That would be fine to use
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (11 minutes later)
Where would i find these eye wipes and is there a brand name
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
available at your local pharmacy

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Wipes should be available at your local pharmacy but if they are not then you can use a disposable tissues instead

One brand of wipes would systane
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (25 minutes later)
I seen the ones for eyelids but theres kinds u can touch the eyeball with?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
used for discharge that accumulate at the corners

Detailed Answer:

Normally would prefer to wash out the eyes if there is discharge present on the conjunctiva of the eye rather than use a foreign object on the surface

Wipes or tissue would be to remove any discharge that accumulates at the corners
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Stuffy Nose And Burning Sensations In The Eyes?

Brief Answer: if discharge green or yellow, infection may be present Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Allergies can cause prolonged problems especially if the person is still exposed to the source/cause of the allergic response. If the discharge from the nose or eye has a green or yellow tinge, it is possible that there may also be an infection present. If an infection is present then oral antibiotics would be needed in addition to other medication The other meds that may help include: (1)anti histamine/decongestant oral combination such as claritine d, allegre d, zyrtec d, benadryl d (2)topical decongestant such as normal saline or otrivine. Otrivine can only be used for 3 to 4 days at a time (3)topical steroid nose sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase etc If the anti histamine decongestants along with nasal sprays are not enough, may need meds such as montelukast or ketotifen. These work at different points along the allergy response. Allergy testing, to help find the source, may also be helpful (4)olopatadine is a drop that is used for allergies of the eyes, may be helpful for him. If this is not available that your pharmacist or doctor can provide an alternative (5)use of sterile eye wipes would prevent or help treat the infection in the eye. They can be used to remove the discharge when it is present. This would prevent any infection on the hands from transferring to the eye I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions