Blocked nose and Runny nose

Conditions

• Allergic rhinitis
• Bronchiolitis
• Cold
• Croup
• Diphtheria
• Fifth Disease
• Hay fever
• Inflammation of the nose
• Measles
• Roseola

Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould or certain animal danders.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Watery eyes
• Blocked nose
• Excessive sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itchy eyes

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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under a year old.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Fast or shallow breathing
• Runny nose
• Blocked nose

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Cold

A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Excessive sneezing
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Blocked nose
• Difficult or painful swallowing

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Croup

Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx).

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Barking cough
• Blocked nose
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath
• High temperature

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Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• High temperature
• Sore throat
• White spots on tonsils
• Shivering or rigors
• Difficulty speaking

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Fifth Disease

Slapped cheek syndrome (also known as “fifth disease”) is a type of viral infection that is most common in children, although it can affect anyone of any age.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Skin rash
• High temperature
• Blocked nose
• Skin rash on cheeks and nose
• Runny nose

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Hay fever

Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their life.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Blocked nose
• Excessive sneezing
• Itchy eyes

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Inflammation of the nose

If you have rhinitis, the inside of your nose will become inflamed, causing symptoms such as a build-up of mucus in the nasal cavities and a blocked or runny nose.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Loss or reduced sense of smell
• Blocked nose
• Excessive sneezing
• Runny nose
• Mucus in the throat

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Measles

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• White spots inside cheeks
• Skin rash
• Runny nose
• Loss of appetite
• High temperature

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Roseola

Roseola is a common, usually mild, viral infection that affects babies and toddlers.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• High temperature
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Blocked nose
• Skin rash

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