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Constant Runny Nose And Cold. Cause And Cure?

21 years old, 5ft6, 8st, had my adenoids removed when i was 6 due to sleep apnea and a constant runny nose and cold. There were complications with the procedure and I had to go back into surgery after i had a nose bleed and a blood clot in my throat. However I still have the constant runny nose but the mucus is clear and very runny unlike that of when I do actually have a cold, when it is white or green. Does this have anything to do with the fact that I no longer have adenoids, the complications with the surgery etc? What other reasons are there for a constant runny nose?
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
THESE ARE ALLERGIES YOU MAY HAVE ALERGIC RHINITIS AND SINUSITIS
GET BLOD TSTS FOR IG LEVELS EOSININOPHIL COUNTS AND XRAY PNS WATERS VIEW
THEN TAKE TREATMENT IN ACORDENE WITH THE RESULTS
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Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

- It has no relation to adenoid or its removal...
- Green mucus is infection...
- Clear mucus is simple inflammation or allergy
Carpets, pets, air conditioners, pollen and so on can cause allergy - the list is long.
You can go for RAST test - some allergens can be identified / if so, desensitisation can be tried...
In the meanwhile anti-histamine / leukotriene antagonists / decongestants help...
Follow up with ENT specialist

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Constant Runny Nose And Cold. Cause And Cure?

THESE ARE ALLERGIES YOU MAY HAVE ALERGIC RHINITIS AND SINUSITIS GET BLOD TSTS FOR IG LEVELS EOSININOPHIL COUNTS AND XRAY PNS WATERS VIEW THEN TAKE TREATMENT IN ACORDENE WITH THE RESULTS