Nasal mucus white thick gelatinous material is considered to be related to chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis and other diseases.
1. Chronic rhinitis: the etiology of chronic rhinitis is not yet clear, it may be related to repeated episodes of acute rhinitis, improper nasal medication, etc., and inhalation of irritating gases, dust stimulation, etc. is a predisposing factor. Chronic rhinitis often cause patients to appear nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, pharyngeal foreign body sensation and other symptoms, will be accompanied by tinnitus, hearing loss and other symptoms, can be manifested as nasal mucus white sticky gelatinous material.
2. Chronic sinusitis: Chronic sinusitis is often caused by repeated episodes of acute sinusitis or improper treatment, but also may be related to sinus anatomical factors, nasal obstruction etiology. Typical symptoms of patients include nasal congestion, pus flow, loss of smell or loss of smell, headache, also can be manifested as nasal mucus white thick gel. Some patients also tend to be accompanied by coughing, mental depression and other systemic symptoms.
There are other possibilities for white sticky gelatinous nasal mucus, so we suggest that patients should seek medical examination in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and then follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. Daily attention to drink more water, create a good living environment.