Nasal Congestion Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Common Cold

Nasal congestion was reported in four studies and was found to have no significant change between the two groups. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Three review authors independently extracted and summarised data on subjective measures of nasal congestion, overall patient well-being score, objective measures of nasal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal congestion is the most common symptom. Oral or nasal decongestants are often used. [doi.org]

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Upper Respiratory Infection

The combination of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, and malaise is the symptomatic profile that constitutes an uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Children and adults who suffer from allergies will also have nasal congestion. They require appropriate allergy treatment. [farrellpediatrics.com]

Eighty well children and 74 children with URI and nasal congestion were recruited from the University of Utah Pediatric Clinic. Subjects were 2 to 23 months of age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

This situation leads to nasal congestion, a runny nose, scratchy throat, and cough, which may last up to 14 days. [merckmanuals.com]

An antibiotic is not always the answer to problematic nasal congestion and yellow mucus. [healthcentral.com]

Typical symptoms include nasal congestion, a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough, and irritability. The diagnosis is based on symptoms. [merckmanuals.com]

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Acute Bronchitis

[…] typically self-limiting (1-3 weeks) Presentation Symptoms cough (lasts at least 5 days) can be productive or nonproductive may be accompanied by cold symptoms fever sore throat nasal [medbullets.com]

[…] underlying chronic lung disease dyspnea on exertion wheezing, rhonchi, or other signs of obstruction may have accompanying URI symptoms (for example, fever, sore throat, nasal [clinicaladvisor.com]

This can occur when nasal congestion forces you to breathe through the mouth, enabling growth of bacteria on the tongue and mucous membranes. [verywell.com]

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Sinusitis

Two common culprits associated with nasal congestion are allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. [allergytampa.com]

This will decrease symptoms of nasal congestion and improve sinus drainage. [nationaljewish.org]

Sinusitis Symptoms of sinusitis can include nasal congestion, discolored nasal drainage, sinus pressure, headache, and fever. [allergytampa.com]

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Acute Sinusitis

Fever, headache, postnasal discharge of thick sputum, nasal congestion and an abnormal sense of smell. [radiopaedia.org]

Symptoms thought to be "very important" in the diagnosis of acute sinusitis included prolonged symptom duration (93%), purulent rhinorrhea (55%), and nasal congestion (43% [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Importantly, in viral URIs, nasal congestion and cough improve toward the end of the illness. 1,3 Persistent illness. [mdedge.com]

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Hay Fever

It is characterised by cold-like symptoms that may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and nasal congestion or blockage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal congestion and post-nasal drainage can be severe and can often cause a decreased sense of smell. [clarityallergycenter.com]

The study would have been improved if compliance was monitored electronically and if nasal congestion was monitored by report. The mode of action is unclear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Allergic Rhinitis

[…] posterior rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching and nasal congestion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

congestion (MD -0.70; 95% CI, -1.05 to -0.36), but not nasal itching (MD -1.37; 95% CI, -3.96 to 1.22), compared with controls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching. Allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens. [icd9data.com]

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Atopy

congestion Redness of the eyes A runny nose Sinus pain and/or swelling Sneezing The following symptoms indicate anaphylaxis which can be life-threatening and thus require [verywellhealth.com]

Typical features of rhinitis like nasal congestion, sneezing, tearing, ear pressure and postnasal drip. [symptoma.com]

Symptoms include runny nose (rhinorrhea), stuffy nose (nasal congestion), itching, and sneezing. Itchy or watery eyes can also be symptoms. [jamanetwork.com]

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Chronic Sinusitis

A 44-year-old man attended our outpatient clinic with complaints of headache, nasal congestion, and postnasal drainage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal Obstruction and Congestion Nasal congestion (obstructed nose or diminished airflow through the nose) is certainly uncomfortable but this can also lead to many dental [arizonasinus.com]

The most common complaint of patients were nasal congestion and post-nasal drip. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Influenza

The mechanisms of symptoms of sore throat, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, watery eyes, and sinus pain are discussed, since these mechanisms are not dealt [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Individuals with influenza were more likely to have cough (93% vs 80%), fever (68% vs 40%), cough and fever together (64% vs 33%), and/or nasal congestion (91% vs 81%) than [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For decreasing the likelihood of influenza, the absence of fever (LR, 0.40; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.25-0.66), cough (LR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.31-0.57), or nasal congestion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Third Trimester Pregnancy

congestion or stuffiness shortness of breath – this may worsen as your uterus keeps expanding, it may then improve as your baby moves deeper into your pelvis to get into [medbroadcast.com]

Snoring Many pregnant women start snoring because of nasal congestion, and the increase in abdominal girth and the uterus pressing on the diaphragm. [sleepfoundation.org]

More from Smart Parenting Nasal congestion Increased blood flow to the mucous membranes, which may cause swelling, congestion, and sometimes snoring and nosebleeds, too. [smartparenting.com.ph]

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Nasal Polyp

Symptoms are due to the size and location of the polyps and associated mucosal inflammation; they include nasal congestion and blockage, rhinorrhoea, posterior nasal drip, [bestpractice.bmj.com]

What’s the distinction between run-of-the-mill nasal congestion and the red flag of nasal polyps? [nydailynews.com]

Also in Cebuano ilong noun nose Watch and Learn Nearby Translations nasal passage nasal obstruction nasal mucus nasalised nasal discharge nasal congestion nasal septum nasal [wordhippo.com]

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COVID-19

“Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea.” [healthline.com]

The World Health Organization (WHO) found that nasal congestion occurs in only 4.8% of patients. [austinregionalclinic.com]

congestion runny nose sore throat diarrhea [wowt.com]

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Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

[…] of which is the relief of nasal congestion via local vasoconstriction. [authorstream.com]

Chest 2006 12933S47S 15 Upper airway cough syndrome History Cough Post nasal drip Tickle in the throat Frequent throat cleaning Nasal congestion, discharge Hoarseness Silent [powershow.com]

[…] decongestants First generation antihistamines with their anticholinergic action they have effect on cough Second generation antihistamines have a role through reduction of nasal [slideplayer.com]

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Otitis Media

congestion, runny nose, or cough. [medicinenet.com]

[…] and swelling of the nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, and eustachian tube. [medicaljoyworks.com]

[…] allergies, but they may prolong middle ear effusion. 26 Oral decongestants may be used to relieve nasal congestion. [aafp.org]

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Chronic nasal congestion. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs twice as often in those who have consistent nasal congestion at night, regardless of the cause. [mayoclinic.org]

This can be the result of an upper respiratory infection that causes nasal congestion, along with swelling of the throat, or tonsillitis that temporarily produces very enlarged [sciencedaily.com]

congestion – OSA occurs more often in people with nasal congestion, such as a deviated septum, where the tissue in the nose that divides the two nostrils is bent to one side [nhs.uk]

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Histamine Intolerance

Possible symptoms include: Nasal congestion; sneezing; itchy nose Pain in stomach; nausea Indigestion; heartburn Rashes; hives; itchiness; eczema Racing heart; heart palpitations [integrative-medicine.ca]

congestion, runny nose and seasonal allergies Conjunctivitis Headaches and migraines Nausea and vomiting Reflux, indigestion, diarrhoea and heartburn Fatigue, confusion and [superpharmacy.com.au]

congestion and runny nose Conjunctivitis (irritated, watery, reddened eyes) Some types of headaches that differ from those of migraine Fatigue, confusion, irritability Very [greenmedinfo.com]

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Adenoid Hypertrophy

AH should be considered and investigated particularly in non-asthmatic children with pronounced nasal congestion and A. alternata sensitivity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The non-responders were those patients whose nasal congestion score decreased 50% and had subjective symptoms, especially nasal congestion, that were not obviously relived [nature.com]

[…] vascular beds and a volume reduction of the nasal turbinate and thus significantly improve nasal congestion 14, 15. [nature.com]

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Acute Respiratory Infection

They are not effective in treating nasal congestion, sinus pressure, sore throat, headache, or malaise from infections. [studenthealth.ucsf.edu]

A runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, and sputum production are the hallmark symptoms of URIs. [healthline.com]

Because rebound nasal congestion can occur with this agent, multi-daily use should be limited to less than or equal to 3 days, 6 if only used at night. [studenthealth.ucsf.edu]

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Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

This situation leads to nasal congestion, a runny nose, scratchy throat, and cough, which may last up to 14 days. [msdmanuals.com]

Typical symptoms include nasal congestion, a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough, and irritability. The diagnosis is based on symptoms. [msdmanuals.com]

Nasal congestion leads to feeding problems as well, because infants cannot breathe while suckling from the breast or bottle. [msdmanuals.com]

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Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is one of the commonest complications of diabetes. Although it can involve the autonomic nervous system diffusely, symptoms are confined to a single organ system and are responsible for increased incidence of morbidity, reduced quality of life and mortality. Diabetic neuropathy affects[…] [symptoma.com]

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Maxillary Sinusitis

congestion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Principal manifestations of maxillary sinusitis are a facial pain, mainly in the cheekbones, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion. [symptoma.com]

The common symptoms are facial pain or pressure, nasal congestion or discharge and reduced ability to smell. The pain is localized to blocked sinus. [medanta.org]

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Nasal Fracture

Skip to content Find Out More About Nasal Fracture A broken nose is a traumatizing and painful event that can lead to nasal congestion, a cosmetic problem, or both. [breatheclearinstitute.com]

Bleeding Nasal congestion but without any production of any drainage Bruising around the nose and eyes A grating sound with trying to move the nose. [epainassist.com]

Rhinitis is a condition that typically involves nasal obstruction or congestion, runny nose or post-nasal drip, itchy nose, and/or sneezing. [entnet.org]

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Deviated Nasal Septum

If the nasal congestion cannot be managed medically, or if the deviation is too significant, the nasal septum needs to be moved back to the middle with a surgical procedure [clmcent.com]

Patients with chronic sinusitis often have nasal congestion, and many have nasal septal deviations. [med.uth.edu]

Nasal congestion can sometimes be successfully treated with over the counter (OTC) and prescription oral medication or nasal sprays. [nycfacemd.com]

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Anaphylaxis

congestion Cardiovascular symptoms: lowered heart rate, lowered blood pressure, lightheadedness, dizziness, pale or blue appearance Epidermal symptoms: large number of hives [premierallergyohio.com]

congestion hoarseness warmth and flushing widespread, intense skin redness uterine cramping itchy, watery, swollen eyes chest pain and tightness difficulty breathing low [health.howstuffworks.com]

congestion Nausea or vomiting Palpitations Slurred speech Swelling of the face, eyes, or tongue Unconsciousness The health care provider will examine the person and ask about [nlm.nih.gov]

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Purulent Rhinitis

The main signs and symptoms: sneezing, nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell and shortness of breath. [respiratory.vsebolezni.com]

Rhinitis Rhinitis (nasal congestion) Rhinitis (nasal congestion), chronic Rhinitis (nasal congestion), nonallergic Rhinitis due to alpha blocking medication Rhinitis due [icd9data.com]

The drip invariably accompanies nasal obstruction. Most of the asthma patients have nasal congestion, thus, they also suffer from the drip. [nasodren.com]

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Nasal Obstruction

This article is about symptomatic nasal congestion. For natural partial congestion, see nasal cycle. [en.wikipedia.org]

The findings suggest that sensory feedback from nasal airflow contributes to the sensation of congestion. [sciencedaily.com]

Many cases of nasal obstruction and congestion can be treated with safe medical therapies. [arizonasinus.com]

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Relapsing Polychondritis

painful (inflamed) ears, hearing loss, dizziness Ears that are "floppy," that is, they are softer than normal, limp or droopy Inflammation over the bridge of the nose, nasal [drugs.com]

Nasal crusting and congestion are common nasal symptoms of sarcoidosis, whereas cases of saddle-nose deformity are rarely reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

congestion Arthritis Shortness of breath, cough, stridor (high-pitched sound during breathing) More rarely: eye inflammation, leaky heart valves, kidney disease, neurological [drugs.com]

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Rhinolithiasis

A unilateral rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and a bad smell is the most common symptoms. [agris.fao.org]

[…] can cause nasal obstruction. [scopemed.org]

Our patients presented with foul-smelling nasal discharge and breath, halitosis, nasal congestion and facial pain. [entcase.net]

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