Once lying down on the nasal congestion, sputum is white, consider with colds, rhinitis, nasal polyps and other diseases, it is recommended to go to the hospital otorhinolaryngology, under the guidance of the doctor to choose drugs, surgery and other ways of treatment.
1. Colds: acute inflammatory diseases of the nasal mucosa caused by viral infections can stimulate the nasal mucosa, resulting in mucosal congestion and edema, manifesting as nasal congestion, watery or mucusy mucus. The symptoms of nasal congestion and white sputum may occur after lying down due to the backflow of nasal mucus. Cold and flu medicines such as aminoglutethimide capsules can be used for symptomatic treatment.
2. Rhinitis: the most common clinical symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose, nasal discharge is mostly translucent mucus nasal discharge, secondary infection may have pus. There may be a lying down on the nasal congestion sputum is white forehead. At the same time may also be accompanied by headache, decreased sense of smell and other symptoms. You can use decongestant nasal drops as prescribed by the doctor, such as hydroxymetazoline nasal drops, ephedrine nasal drops and so on.
3. Nasal polyps: highly edematous polyps caused by long-term inflammatory stimulation of the nasal mucosa. Nasal polyps are often characterized by nasal congestion, loss of sense of smell and runny nose. When lying down, nasal polyps and secretions may enter the throat cavity backward, causing nasal congestion and sputum is white phenomenon. It is necessary to consult a doctor for medication or surgery.
If you have nasal congestion with white sputum while lying down, you need to consult an ENT doctor to determine the cause of the problem and then follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.