Symptom: Stuffed nose

Introduction: Stuffed nose

Stuffed nose: Blockage to the nose often from runny nose. See free access online books about Stuffed nose below. See detailed information below for a list of 107 causes of Stuffed nose, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Stuffed nose:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stuffed nose. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Common causes of short-term stuffy nose include:
  • Respiratory infections
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Common cold
  • Flu
  • See also runny nose, cold-like symptoms and flu-like symptoms
• Possible causes of chronic stuffy nose or chronic blocked nose include:
  • Allergies - see various types of allergies
  • Hay fever
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Sinus infection
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Adenoid conditions
  • Adenoiditis
  • Vasomotor rhinitis
  • Nasal polyp
  • Nasal tumor
• Nasal blockage - It is possible there is a physical blockage of the nasal passage causing stuffiness:
  • Nose foreign body
  • Benign nasal polyp
  • Nasal tumor
  • Deviated septum
  • Nasal injury
  • Nasal abnormality
• See also runny nose
• Certain medications

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Causes of Types of Stuffed nose:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Stuffed nose:

• Runny nose (151 causes)
• Sneezing (44 causes)
• Nasal congestion (28 causes)
• Nasal Obstruction (72 causes)
• Hay fever (3 causes)
• Profuse watery nasal discharge (2 causes)
• Allergic Rhinitis (16 causes)
• Nasal allergies

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Stuffed nose: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Stuffed nose, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Stuffed nose and Nose symptoms (95 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Face symptoms (94 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Head symptoms (94 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Runny nose (94 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Cold-like symptoms (92 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Discharge (86 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Mucus symptoms (86 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Nerve symptoms (69 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Sensations (69 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Pain (68 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Respiratory symptoms (66 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Breathing symptoms (51 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Fever (49 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Breath symptoms (49 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Throat symptoms (48 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Breathing difficulties (45 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Headache (43 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Cough (43 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Temperature symptoms (43 causes)
• Stuffed nose and Eye symptoms (42 causes)

See full list of 776 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Stuffed nose

Home Diagnostic Testing and Stuffed nose

Home medical tests possibly related to Stuffed nose:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Cold-like symptoms (112 causes)
• Nose symptoms (442 causes)
• Runny nose (151 causes)
• Discharge (167 causes)
• Mucus symptoms (121 causes)
• Head symptoms (3674 causes)
• Face symptoms (2621 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Stuffed nose

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Stuffed nose:

• Runny nose (151 causes)
• Cold-like symptoms (112 causes)
• Flu-like symptoms (65 causes)
• Headache (968 causes)
• Fever (1216 causes)
• Nose symptoms (442 causes)
• Dry nose (7 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Stuffed nose

12 MEDICAL SYMPTOM BOOKS: FULL TEXT ONLINE! Read the full text of published book sections related to Stuffed nose from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Stuffed nose. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Stuffed nose

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Misdiagnosis and Stuffed nose

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Stories from Users for Stuffed nose

Real-life user stories relating to Stuffed nose:

• severe stuffy nose all the time
• struggling through life
• stuffed nose constantly!!!!
• Congestion for over 6 months
• Blocked Nose ?
• Stuffed nose, help please i really need help
• Can't breath through my nose
• Nasal Congestion Post-Op Rhinoplasty
• Inhaling Through Mouth Instead Of Nose
• blocked nose and runny nose and sneezing but not all the time
• Stuffy nose
• Stuffed nose for 3 months
• shallow breathing stuffy nose
• Nasal problems (alternating congestion, PND, and runny nose) for 3 years
• diagnose through diskogram
• Stuffy, Runny Nose??i Dont Understand..
• Occipital pain when breathing through nostril

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Stuffed nose or relevant symptoms:

• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Sinus headache & eye area pain
  • More user stories
• Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
  • Chlorine/ammonia odor when I breathe
  • Chest Pain/Pain While Breathing
  • Clearing throat cough and breathing difficulties
  • Chest discomfort
  • Unable to get diagnosis....please help!
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (88)
  • Chronic hives
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories

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Medications or substances causing Stuffed nose:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Stuffed 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.

• Certain blood pressure medications
• Beta blockers
• High-dose estrogen
• Aldopren
• Cocaine Hydrochloride

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Organs affected by Stuffed nose:

The list of organs typically affected by Stuffed nose may include, but is not limited to:

• Nose
• Sinuses

Detailed list of causes of Stuffed nose

The list below shows some of the causes of Stuffed nose mentioned in various sources:

• Addiction - nasal congestion
• Adenoid conditions
• Adenoiditis - blocked nose
• Adenoviridae Infections - runny nose
• Adenovirus infection in immunocompromised patients - runny nose

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How Common are these Causes of Stuffed 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 Stuffed nose. Of the 107 causes of Stuffed nose that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 8 causes are "very common" diseases
• 2 causes are "common" diseases
• 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 1 causes are "rare" diseases
• 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 95 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 107 causes of Stuffed nose

Conditions listing symptoms: Stuffed nose:

The following list of conditions have 'Stuffed 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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Causes of Stuffed nose Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Stuffed nose based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: