What to do if your nose is blocked and running

Blocked nose, runny nose is likely to be caused by acute rhinitis, allergic rhinitis or acute sinusitis, etc., which can be treated with general treatment and medication. 1. Acute rhinitis: mainly manifested as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, dry throat and cough. Colds should pay attention to drink more water, open windows and ventilation; early application of antiviral drugs, such as ribavirin, etc.; nasal congestion symptoms can use furosemide nasal drops. 2. Allergic rhinitis: mainly manifested as sudden and recurrent nasal itching, sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. Allergic rhinitis should avoid inhalation of allergens; nasal glucocorticoids, such as trimethoprim nasal spray; second generation antihistamines such as cetirizine, loratadine, etc.; nasal decongestant drugs such as 0.5% furacilin ephedrine, combined with nasal irrigation treatment. 3. Acute sinusitis: clinical manifestations of nasal congestion, pus, headache and other local symptoms, as well as fever, cold, constipation and other systemic symptoms. Acute sinusitis application of amoxicillin, cefuroxime and other antibiotics to fight infection; available saline nasal irrigation to remove secretions, can also be used intranasal decongestant local treatment, such as ephedrine, hydroxymethazoline, etc. to improve nasal congestion. The symptoms of blocked nose and runny nose, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, after the diagnosis is clear and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment.