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Symptom: Runny nose
- Introduction: Runny nose
- Causes (151 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (20 listings)
- Misdiagnosis
- Home Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (18 listings)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (222 listings)
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- Definitions
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- News (22 listings)
- Stories from Users
Introduction: Runny nose
Runny nose: Runny nasal discharge (medically named coryza). See free access online books about Runny nose below. See detailed information below for a list of 151 causes of Runny nose, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Runny nose:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Runny nose.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Common causes of short-term runny nose (coryza) include:
- Various types of respiratory infections
- Common cold
- Flu
- Parainfluenza
- Respiratory syncytial virus
- Upper respiratory infection
- Spicy foods
- Allergic reaction
- Sinusitis
- Whooping cough
- See also stuffy nose, cold-like symptoms and flu-like symptoms
- Possible causes of chronic runny nose include:
- Allergies - see various types of allergies
- Hay fever
- Sinus infection
- Chronic sinusitis
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Otitis media
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Nasal foreign body - often a one-sided foul smelling nasal discharge.
- Congenital nasal abnormality
- Nasal polyp
- Nasal tumor
- Nasal cancer
- Rhinitis medicamentosa
- Cocaine abuse
- Pregnancy
- Nasal mastocytosis
See full list of 151 causes of Runny nose
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Causes of Types of Runny nose:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Runny nose:
- Sneezing (44 causes)
- Stuffed nose (107 causes)
- Profuse watery nasal discharge (2 causes)
- Hay fever (3 causes)
- Allergic Rhinitis (16 causes)
- Nasal congestion (28 causes)
- Nasal allergies
- Nasal Obstruction (72 causes)
Runny nose: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Runny nose, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Runny nose and Head symptoms (102 causes)
- Runny nose and Face symptoms (100 causes)
- Runny nose and Nose symptoms (96 causes)
- Runny nose and Cold-like symptoms (94 causes)
- Runny nose and Stuffed nose (94 causes)
- Runny nose and Discharge (87 causes)
- Runny nose and Mucus symptoms (86 causes)
- Runny nose and Nerve symptoms (77 causes)
- Runny nose and Sensations (77 causes)
- Runny nose and Pain (76 causes)
- Runny nose and Respiratory symptoms (70 causes)
- Runny nose and Fever (55 causes)
- Runny nose and Breathing symptoms (54 causes)
- Runny nose and Breath symptoms (52 causes)
- Runny nose and Throat symptoms (51 causes)
- Runny nose and Cough (49 causes)
- Runny nose and Breathing difficulties (49 causes)
- Runny nose and Headache (48 causes)
- Runny nose and Eye symptoms (47 causes)
- Runny nose and Temperature symptoms (47 causes)
See full list of 1287 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Runny nose
Home Diagnostic Testing and Runny nose
Home medical tests possibly related to Runny nose:
- Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Mucus symptoms (117 causes)
- Cold-like symptoms (111 causes)
- Stuffed nose (107 causes)
- Discharge (167 causes)
- Nose symptoms (445 causes)
- Head symptoms (3837 causes)
- Face symptoms (2766 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Runny nose
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Runny nose:
- Stuffed nose (107 causes)
- Fever (1218 causes)
- Cough (441 causes)
- Headache (977 causes)
- Postnasal drip (12 causes)
- Cold-like symptoms (111 causes)
- Flu-like symptoms (64 causes)
- Dry nose (7 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Runny nose
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Misdiagnosis and Runny nose
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Diagnostic tests for Runny nose:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Runny nose. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Full examination of the ears, nose and throat
- Palpate the sinuses for tenderness that may suggest sinusitis
- Feel the lymph nodes in the neck for enlargement
- Blood tests
See full list of 18
diagnostic tests for Runny nose
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Runny nose. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- When did the runny nose start? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Is the runny nose unilateral (one-sided) or bilateral (both sided)? - Unilateral runny nose, especially if pus-like (thick and yellow) suggests acute sinusitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, nose tumor, foreign body and syphilis. Unilateral clear or mucous-like runny nose could be chronic sinusitis. An acute bilateral runny nose suggests upper respiratory tract infection such as the common cold or influenza. A chronic bilateral clear or mucous-like runny nose suggests allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis or vasomotor sinusitis.
- What type of nasal discharge is it? - e.g. pus-like discharge suggests acute sinusitis, chronic bacterial sinusitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, nasal tumor, foreign body or syphilis. If the discharge is mucous-like or clear may suggest allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, vasomotor rhinitis, cluster headache, migraine or leakage of cerebrospinal fluid after trauma. If it is a blood-stained discharge must consider nasopharyngeal cancer.
- History of head injury? - may indicate leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose after trauma.
- Past medical history? - e.g. allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, Wegener's granulomatosis.
See Diagnosis Checklist for Runny nose (20 listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Runny nose) may include:
- Fever? - If associated with runny nose, consider acute sinusitis, acute viral upper respiratory tract infection or Wegener's granulomatosis.
- Sneezing? - suggests allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
- Facial pain? - suggests acute sinusitis, cluster headache, migraine or nasopharyngeal cancer.
- Symptoms of the common cold? - e.g. tiredness, sore runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, slight fever; sometimes headache, hoarseness and cough.
- Symptoms of influenza? - e.g. fever, chills, headache, generalized muscle aches and pains followed by sore throat, dry cough and runny nose.
See Diagnosis Checklist for Runny nose (20 listings)
Stories from Users for Runny nose
Real-life user stories relating to Runny nose:
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- The Run Around
- Nasal problems (alternating congestion, PND, and runny nose) for 3 years
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Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Runny nose or relevant symptoms:
- ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
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- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
Videos for Runny nose
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Cold and Allergy
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Allergy Season
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Kids' Allergies
Allergies can leave children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at school. Previously, allergy remedies left children...
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Causes of Runny nose listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Runny nose as a symptom include:
- Adenoiditis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Apomorphine
- Atrophic rhinitis
- Chloroacetophenone
- Cluster headache
- Common cold
- CS gas
- Ephedrine
- Esthesioneuroblastomas, olfactory
- Gabapentin
- Glutaraldehyde
- Guanethidine
- Head injury
- Hypothyroidism
- Immotile cilia syndrome 1
- Kartagener's syndrome
- Methyldopa
- Methyldopate
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
See full list of 151
causes of Runny nose
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Runny nose:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Runny nose as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 222
medications causing Runny nose
Definitions of Runny nose:
An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose, usually associated with nasal discharge.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Runny nose:
The list of organs typically affected by Runny nose may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Runny nose
The list below shows some of the causes of Runny nose mentioned in various sources:
- Addiction - nasal congestion
- Adenoiditis - blocked nose
- Adenoviridae Infections - runny nose
- Adenovirus infection in immunocompromised patients - runny nose
- Allergic irritability syndrome - allergic rhinitis
See full list of 151 causes of Runny nose
How Common are these Causes of Runny nose?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Runny nose. Of the 151 causes of Runny nose that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 3 causes are "common" diseases
- 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1 causes are "rare" diseases
- 11 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 135 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 151
causes of Runny nose
Conditions listing symptoms: Runny nose:
The following list of conditions have 'Runny nose' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Runny nose:
The following list of conditions have 'Runny nose' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Runny nose Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Runny nose based
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Runny nose?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Runny nose, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Respiratory physician
- Ear nose and throat specialist
What are the alternative names for Runny nose:
Rhinorrhoea, Nasal discharge, Nose catarrh, Rhinitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Runny nose:
Subtypes of Runny nose:
Sneezing (23 causes), Stuffed nose (93 causes), Profuse watery nasal discharge (2 causes), Hay fever (2 causes), Allergic Rhinitis (1 cause), Nasal congestion (22 causes), Nasal allergies, Nasal Obstruction (9 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Runny nose:
Mucus symptoms (118 causes), Cold-like symptoms (100 causes), Stuffed nose (93 causes), Discharge (167 causes), Nose symptoms (441 causes), Head symptoms (3773 causes), Face symptoms (2743 causes)
Symptoms related to Runny nose:
Stuffed nose (93 causes), Fever (982 causes), Cough (344 causes), Headache (734 causes), Postnasal drip (6 causes), Cold-like symptoms (100 causes), Flu-like symptoms (64 causes), Dry nose (4 causes)
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