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What Causes Running Nose On Waking Up In The Morning?

Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2014

Question: As soon as i wake up every morning i have running nose at least for 2 hours, why does this happen.

I drink normal water every day before sleeping,

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need details

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Since when are you having this problem?
Do you get cough along with cold?
Do you get sneezing when you wake up in morning?
Have you ever visited an ENT doctor?
Kindly get back to me with details.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (21 hours later)

Since when are you having this problem?
Last 7 years

Do you get cough along with cold?
Only cold.

Do you get sneezing when you wake up in morning?
Yes

Have you ever visited an ENT doctor?
No

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your information.

It seems like due to allergy.

I would suggest you Levocetrizine 5 mg before bed for 5 days.
Steam inhalation twice a day and nasal decongestants like Nasoclear nasal saline drops, instill 2 drops in each nostril 5-6 times a day and instill once before bed as well. You can get this medication at local pharmacy.
Avoid exposure to cold weather, dust and eating cold food.
Clean your bed and bed sheet before you sleep, it can be increased by dust.

If you will not feel better after few days then I suggest you visit an ENT doctor to rule out Allergic rhinitis and start other medication according to diagnosis.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju