What to do if an adult has a runny nose

Adults runny nose common causes such as acute rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, cerebrospinal fluid leakage or sinus cysts, etc., the cause of different treatments are not the same, the common treatment methods such as general treatment, drug treatment.
1. Acute rhinitis: the main cause of the disease is viral infection, there will be clear nasal discharge, cough, sore throat, fever and other symptoms. It is recommended to take antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as acetaminophen, use nasal glucocorticosteroids such as budesonide, use antibiotics such as cephalosporins if combined with bacterial infection, eat a light diet, pay attention to rest, drink more hot water, when the condition is relieved the situation of runny nose will also improve.
2. Allergic rhinitis: If allergic rhinitis is in acute attack, the permeability of the blood vessels in the nasal cavity increases, and the secretion of the glands increases, which may cause the symptoms of running nose and sneezing. It is recommended to stay away from allergens such as hair and pollen, take antihistamines such as loratadine, and use glucocorticoid nasal sprays such as mometasone furoate.
3. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage: Traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leakage may cause intermittent or continuous discharge of clear fluid from the nose. Head-high position, limiting sodium and water intake, avoiding coughing, and surgery are recommended.
4. Sinus cysts: Conservative treatment for smaller cysts can be followed up with regular observation, if the cysts are larger, surgical resection is needed.
Adults have a clear nose, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to find out the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, to avoid the deterioration of the condition.