Nasal or Sinus Congestion
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Nasal or Sinus Congestion Symptoms
Symptoms of nasal or sinus congestion include:
Runny nose
Nasal discharge
Facial pain
:
Pain in the sinuses
Post nasal drip:
Mucus drains from the nose, down the back of the throat
Difficulty breathing
through the nose
Fever
Red eyes
Sore throat
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Related Topics:
Allergic rhinitis
Cough
Hoarse voice
Runny nose
Sinus headache
Sinusitis
Upper respiratory infections
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Runny nose
Sinus congestion
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Last Updated: Jun 13, 2008
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Nasal or Sinus Congestion References:
Bhattacharyya N. Clinical and symptom criteria for the accurate diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope. 2006 Jul;116(7 Pt 2 Suppl 110):1-22.
Corey JP, Houser SM, Ng BA. Nasal congestion: a review of its etiology, evaluation, and treatment. Ear Nose Throat J. 2000 Sep;79(9):690-3, 696, 698.
Eccles R, Jawad MS, Jawad SS, Angello JT, Druce HM. Efficacy and safety of single and multiple doses of pseudoephedrine in the treatment of nasal congestion associated with common cold Am J Rhinol. 2005 Jan-Feb;19(1):25-31.
Moller C, Ahlstrom H, Henricson KA, Malmqvist LA, Akerlund A, Hildebrand H. Safety of nasal budesonide in the long-term treatment of children with perennial rhinitis. Clin Exp Allergy. 2003 Jun;33(6):816-22.
