What to do if you feel your nose is blocked and you can’t breathe well

Feeling that your nose is blocked and you can’t breathe well can be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, chronic rhinitis, nasal polyps and other reasons. Depending on the situation, you can choose antiviral drugs, antibiotics, hormone nasal sprays or treatment through surgery. 1. Upper respiratory tract infection: If the cold is caused by upper respiratory tract infection, it will cause nose blockage and breathlessness, you can choose antiviral drugs and antibiotic treatment under the guidance of doctor, such as ribavirin, cefixime, levofloxacin and so on. 2. Chronic rhinitis: If the patient is caused by chronic rhinitis, nasal mucosa congestion, swelling, resulting in frequent blockage of the nose and the symptom of breathlessness. Inflammation can be controlled by hormonal nasal sprays, such as budesonide nasal spray, etc. Nasal rinsing reduces nasal secretions. 3. Nasal polyps: Nasal polyps affect the passage of airflow, manifesting as frequent blockage of the nose. Surgery is usually required to remove them and relieve the symptoms. If the patient frequently appears nose blockage breathing unobstructed, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time for examination and treatment, the use of drugs should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor.