Rhinorrhea Overview

Rhinorrhea Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Causes
  • Considerations
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
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Definition

Nasal discharge is any mucus-like material that comes out of the nose.


Causes

  • Bacterial infections
  • Colds
  • Flu
  • Hay fever
  • Head injury
  • Nasal sprays
  • Sinusitis
  • Small objects in the nostril (especially in children)



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Encyclopedia: Rhinorrhea

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Rhinorrhea, commonly known as a runny nose, consists of an unusually significant amount of nasal discharge. It is a symptom of the common cold and of allergies . The term comes from the Greek words "rhinos" meaning "of the nose" and "rhoia" meaning "a flowing." Rhinorrhea can also be a sign of withdrawal, such as from opioids . Symptoms display circadian rhythms. Rhinorrhea is a frequently encountered condition that is...


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A runny nose is usually a symptom of an allergy or the common cold or flu. A runny nose consists of irregular amounts of nasal discharge coming from the nose. ...

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Question and Answer

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Seasonal Allergies: sneezing, rhinorrhea, and itchy nose/palate/throat, itchy/watery/red eyes?
Do you know if seasonal allergies can be eliminated by moving to another type of...

Elle: Seasonal allergy is caused by pollens produced by grasses and trees. These pollens are very light, are white, and are carried by the air. If you...

Asked by anonymous - 8 months ago

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  • rhinorrhea, cough, and photophobia - 2 replies

    over his body. A more detailed history reveals that rhinorrhea, cough, and photophobia were initial [b:d24760f4b0]An 18-year-old male immigrant from West Africa presents with a maculopapular ...

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Someone please tell me this is normal - 6 replies

    Hi everyone, I have had my csf Rhinorrhea leak for 4 months. It developed after a sinus surgery. 5 Hi everyone, I have had my csf Rhinorrhea leak for 4 months. It developed after a sinus surgery...

    Jun 30, 2008

  • Hi everyone! - 2 replies

    . I am a post (botched) surgery leaker from nose (rhinorrhea). I have had 4 craniotomies - first one I am trying to figure out how to navigate this site....and threads, etc. so any help is appreciated...

    Aug 26, 2008

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    That you think of this medicine: "Allegra is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhini...

  • Sinus Infection Cough

    I have had a cold/sinus infection for almost two weeks now. I am on Amoxicillin. Now, I have cirtually no symptoms, ...

  • csf rhinorrhea (spontaneous)

    . I had this condition and can provide some very useful information that may shed more light on this rare condition. In...

Questions and Answers

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How do I diagnose an allergy?
I think I m allergic to something. I ve been having...

There can be thousands of materials that you are allergic to. But usually people are allergic to the same things (cats, pets in general, type of foods and so forth..)....

Asked by Uri-X - 5 months ago

Do Antibiotics cure a cold?
I have a cold and a runny nose, should I take Antibiotics?

Taking antbiotics when you only have a cold can harm your chances of the effectiveness of using antibiotics when you have a severe problem. Your body can build up an...

Asked by Emily123 - 3 months ago

I got runny nose every morning and in the evening. Never had this problem before....
Why why why?

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