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What Is The Cure For A Constantly Running Nose?

My husband is 83 and his nose runs constantly .... ven dripping before before he can retrieve his handkerchief. What can he do to help prevent this embarrassing condition?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Running nose or rhinorrhea can be due to many causes,most often it is allergic in origin.It can be due to viral infection also.
Some other rare conditions like CSF rhinorrhea have to be ruled out before commencing the treatment.
As a first line therapy you can try the following:
1.Vapor rubs and nasal decongestants.
2.Antihistamines like levocetrezine.
3.Steam inhalation.
4.Nasal sprays(olapatidine containing sprays are highly effective)
5.Avoid dust and cold.

If symptoms persist despite all these consult an ENT specialist and get a detailed evaluation done.
Hope this information helps.

Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain
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What Is The Cure For A Constantly Running Nose?

Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Running nose or rhinorrhea can be due to many causes,most often it is allergic in origin.It can be due to viral infection also. Some other rare conditions like CSF rhinorrhea have to be ruled out before commencing the treatment. As a first line therapy you can try the following: 1.Vapor rubs and nasal decongestants. 2.Antihistamines like levocetrezine. 3.Steam inhalation. 4.Nasal sprays(olapatidine containing sprays are highly effective) 5.Avoid dust and cold. If symptoms persist despite all these consult an ENT specialist and get a detailed evaluation done. Hope this information helps. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain