Nasal discharge

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nasal discharge - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Nasal discharge is any mucus-like material that comes out of the nose. ...
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nasal discharge - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)

nasal discharge, Throat anatomy

nasal discharge, Runny and stuffy nose

Runny and stuffy nose

Causes of nasal discharge (Source: MedLinePlus)

Bacterial infections; Colds; Flu; Hay fever ; Head injury; Nasal sprays; Sinusitis ; Small objects in the nostril (especially in children). ... [ read more.. ]

nasal discharge - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)

Keep the mucus thin rather than thick and sticky. This helps prevent complications, such as ear and sinus infections, and plugging of your nasal passages. To thin the mucus: Drink extra fluids. Increase the humidity in the air with a vaporizer or humidifier. Use saline nasal sprays. Antihistamines may reduce the amount of mucus. Be careful, because some antihistamines may make you drowsy. Don't use over-the-counter nasal sprays more often than 3 days on and 3 days off, unless told to by your doctor. OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS Many people think that a green or yellow nasal discharge means a bacterial infection, which requires antibiotics. This is NOT true. Colds will often begin with a clear nasal discharge, but after several days it usually turns creamy yellow or green. Colds are caused by viruses, and antibiotics will not help. A green or yellow nasal discharge is not a sign that you need antibiotics. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on nasal discharge

Allergic Rhinitis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) Treatment for allergic rhinitis consists of avoiding the specific allergens that cause your symptoms , using medicines , and , in ...and may contain an antihistamine or decongestant. Nasal ... Sinusitis - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) What is sinusitis ? Sinusitis is infection or inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the inside of the nose and sinuses ...get worse with time, and become chronic. Nasal allergies or other... An Overview of Sinusitis ( WebMD ) Is it a sinus infection? Learn about inflammation of the sinuses, or sinusitis...the common cold, allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose), nasal polyps (small growths in the lining of... Objects in the Nose - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects - such as beads ,...be a bad-smelling green or yellow discharge or blood (epistaxis) from one of the...can swell from the... Blocked Tear Ducts - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Tears normally drain from the eye through small tubes called tear ducts that stretch from the eye ...children include: Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear.. Nonallergic Rhinitis ( WebMD ) A definition and overview of nonallergic rhinitis...rhinitis, gustatory rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis Nonallergic rhinitis is a syndrome resulting from nasal inflammation that encompasses several... Sinus Infection ( WebMD ) Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages...Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a... Cluster Headaches ( WebMD ) An overview of cluster headaches, a type of headache that recurs over a period of time...stimulates another group of nerves that causes the eye tearing and redness, nasal congestion, and discharge ... Nasal mucus ( MedicineNet ) Nasal septum ( MedicineNet ) flunisolide nasal spray, Nasalide ( eMedicineHealth ) triamcinolone acetonide nasal inhaler-spray, Nasacort, Nasacort AQ ( eMedicineHealth ) beclomethasone dipropionate nasal inhaler-spray, Vancenase, Beconase ( eMedicineHealth ) sodium chloride-nasal spray, Ocean, Sea Mist ( eMedicineHealth ) Nasal mucus ( eMedicineHealth ) Nasal septum ( eMedicineHealth )

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