Rhinorrhea
The medical term for runny NOSE. Mucus discharge from the nose is the body’s mechanism for removing foreign matter. Numerous factors can cause rhinorrhea. Among the most common are exposure to allergens, such as pollen and dust, and INFECTION, such as COLDS, SINUSITIS, OTITIS, and PHARYNGITIS. In young children, foreign objects in the nose also commonly cause rhinorrhea. Discharge that contains pus or blood suggests infection.
Clear, watery nasal drainage following head trauma requires immediate medical attention as this may indicate that CEREBROSPINAL FLUID is leaking.
Rebound rhinorrhea can develop with excessive use of nasal sprays as well as oral decongestants and ANTIHISTAMINE MEDICATIONS. When the doctor can identify the underlying cause, treatment targets that cause. Otherwise, treatment targets relief of symptoms. Topical decongestants (nasal sprays) are the treatment of first choice, applied for a short and defined period of time. The doctor may also recommend oral decongestants or antihistamines.
Clear, watery nasal drainage following head trauma requires immediate medical attention as this may indicate that CEREBROSPINAL FLUID is leaking.
Rebound rhinorrhea can develop with excessive use of nasal sprays as well as oral decongestants and ANTIHISTAMINE MEDICATIONS. When the doctor can identify the underlying cause, treatment targets that cause. Otherwise, treatment targets relief of symptoms. Topical decongestants (nasal sprays) are the treatment of first choice, applied for a short and defined period of time. The doctor may also recommend oral decongestants or antihistamines.
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