“What medications can I take to fix a runny nose?”

What Medications Can I Take To Fix A Runny Nose? The Answer To This Question Is Not As Simple As It Seems. The Treatment Depends On The Cause Of Rhinorrhea- The Medical Term Referring To A Thin, Clear Nasal Discharge And Rhinitis Which Refers To Inflammation Of The Nasal Tissue That Also Causes A Runny Nose. There Are Three Distinct Subgroups That Are Widely Accepted:

1. Allergic Rhinorrhea,
2. Infectious Rhinitis
3. Non-allergic, Non-infectious Rhinorrhea.
4. Rhinitis Cause By Head Trauma.

For Treatment Of Rhinorrhea:
1. Rest
2. Drink Plenty Of Fluids Especially Water
3. Use A Saline Nasal Spray
4. Use A Cool Mist Humidifier If It Is Caused By The Dry Winter Weather.

First, You Should Seek Medical Advice If:

Your Symptoms Last For More Than 10 Days
If You Develop A High Fever.
Have A Nasal Discharge That Is Green.
Also, Have Asthma Or Emphysema Or Take Immune-suppressing Medication.
Notice Blood In Your Nasal Discharge Or A Persistent Clear Discharge After A Head Injury.

Patients With Allergic Rhinorrhea Should Limit Their Intake Of Foods That Are Cold Or Easy To Cause Allergies Such As Shrimp, Crab, Snail, Squid, Sea Cucumber, ... Because They Can Make Allergy Symptoms More Severe. Fatty Meat Can Also Irritate The Patient's Throat. Benadryl, An Antihistamine, Also Helps With Allergic Symptoms Of Sneezes And Sniffles And Is Safe And Effective Although May Cause Drowsiness. Nasacort Or Nasonex For Over-the-counter Nasal Use Temporarily Relieves Symptoms Of Hay Fever Or Other Upper Respiratory Allergies Such As Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Sneezing, And Itchy Nose. It Is Non-drowsy. If The Cause Is Infection, You Should Seek Medical Advice For An Antibiotic. A Rare Cause Is Head Trauma Or Surgery When A Hole In The Membranes Leak Into Your Nose Or Ears Causing A Watery Runny Nose. This Is Called Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea. Go Straight To Your Emergency Room If This Is Suspected. Terri Arthur, Rn, Bs, Ms