What it is
Avoiding triggers and rinsing the nose with salt water often help.
Steroid nasal sprays, antihistamine sprays or sprays that dry a runny nose may be used.
Common signs
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Mucus running down the back of the throat
- No itchy eyes
How it is usually diagnosed
- Questions about symptoms and triggers
- Allergy tests to rule out allergic rhinitis
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Allergy test results
- Treatments tried
- ENT letters, if seen
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could my nasal spray be making it worse?
- Which treatment should I try?
- Do I need allergy tests?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Blocked nose on one side only with bleeding, or swelling around the eye: get it checked soon
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.