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How Can severe Nasal Congestion Be Treated?
I have been experiencing nasal drainage for several months. It is worse while cleaning and eating (which is understandable haha), draining from both nostrils. It is a clear, watery fluid and usually is only draining from my left nostril while I am idle. When I sniff the fluid back instead of blowing my nose it tastes sometimes metallically. I know it is not due to a nasal infection, there is no pain or colored drainage, no headache, and no other symptoms. I am hoping you may be able to narrow down what may be causing this.
Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Hi,
Your symptoms seem to be due to allergic rhinitis and it can be due to causes like an allergic reaction to irritants like pollen, animal danders, dust and mites and at times even certain trees and grasses.
I would suggest you consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc., can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.
The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent an allergy attack.
You can also take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, Allegra etc., along with steroid nasal sprays to relieve the symptoms. Do steam inhalations. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
Your symptoms seem to be due to allergic rhinitis and it can be due to causes like an allergic reaction to irritants like pollen, animal danders, dust and mites and at times even certain trees and grasses.
I would suggest you consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc., can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.
The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent an allergy attack.
You can also take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, Allegra etc., along with steroid nasal sprays to relieve the symptoms. Do steam inhalations. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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