Rhinorrhoea

What is Rhinorrhoea?

Rhinorrhea or rhinorrhoea is a condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid. The condition, commonly known as a runny nose, occurs relatively frequently. Rhinorrhea is a common symptom of allergies or certain diseases, such as the common cold or hay fever. It can be a side effect of crying, exposure to cold temperatures, cocaine abuse or withdrawal, such as from opioids like methadone. Treatment for rhinorrhea is not usually necessary, but there are a number of medical treatments and preventive techniques available.

The term was coined in 1866 and is a combination of the Greek terms rhino- ("of the nose") and -rhoia ("discharge" or "flow").

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Hello doctors, i am a 28-year-old lady. suffering from less phlegm , but continous one for the past one and half months and now for the past 2...

doctor1 MD

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You are being treated with bronchodilators indicating that your doctor has probably diagnosed you as suffering from a reactive/ allergic...

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im XXXXXX. age 19. and ive been sick for a few moths now. every time i feel like im geting better i get sick again. sore throat runny nose . ind of...

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It may be Viral infection.
You should take an Antihistamine, Antibiotic like Azithromycin and Anti inflammatory drugs.
You have to take X ray...

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I am suffering from continuous yellowish nasal discharge since past one month , as a result of it my mouth remains full of this type of discharge...

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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
You are most likely suffering from severe bacterial infection (yellow colored discharge) involving nasal mucosa...

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