If you have ever suffered from nasal congestion or blocked nose you know how painful and irritating this condition can be. Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages which is usually caused by the inflammation of the blood vessels within the nose.
Common Cold- The common cold is a self-limited infectious disease that can be caused by a number of different types of viruses. The common cold is also referred as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. There are more than 200 types of viruses that cause the common cold. Some of them are- adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, and coronavirus. It occurs more prominently during winter, spring, and fall.
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)- It is a sinus infection that occurs when your nasal cavities become infected, swollen, and inflamed. It is usually caused by a virus and often persists even after other upper respiratory symptoms are gone. In some cases, bacteria, or rarely fungus, may cause a sinus infection
Introduction to blocked nose-
Nose has an important function that is to purify the inhaled air. The inhaled air always passes through the mucous membrane. The mucous membrane is the inner surface of the nose. It secretes a type of liquid that is known as mucus which keeps the nasal moist. Due to various reasons, the nasal membrane swells that can affect the smooth passage of air passage. This condition is known as a blocked nose or nasal congestion.
Causes of the blocked nose-
Rhinitis- It is inflammation of the nasal cavity lining. It is also known as a runny nose. It can be infectious. It also can be allergic or non-allergic. Nasal itch, excess sneezing, postnasal drainage, and watering eyes are some of the problems that are faced by an individual having rhinitis. According to many studies, it is shown that the prevalence of allergic rhinitis is between 24 and 28%, accounting for approximately 3% of all physician visits.
Common Cold- The common cold is a self-limited infectious disease that can be caused by a number of different types of viruses. The common cold is also referred as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. There are more than 200 types of viruses that cause the common cold. Some of them are- adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, and coronavirus. It occurs more prominently during winter, spring, and fall.
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)- It is a sinus infection that occurs when your nasal cavities become infected, swollen, and inflamed. It is usually caused by a virus and often persists even after other upper respiratory symptoms are gone. In some cases, bacteria, or rarely fungus, may cause a sinus infection
Symptoms of nasal congestion-
- Sinus pressure behind the eyes and the cheeks
- Fever
- A cough
- A severe headache
- Bad breath
- Runny, stuffy nose that lasts more than a week
- Fatigue
- Thick yellow or green mucus draining from your nose or down the back of your throat (postnasal drip)
There are a lot of medications which are used to treat nasal congestion or blocked nose. If you have above-mentioned signs or symptoms just consult doctors at Urgent Care Clinics.
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