Nasal drip like water is mostly seen in common cold or influenza, caused by viral infection. Drink plenty of water and rest are recommended.
1. Common cold is a type of acute upper respiratory tract infection, caused by viral infection. In addition to the manifestation of watery nasal discharge, there are symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as nasal congestion, sneezing, dry throat, etc. The disease is self-limiting.
The disease is self-limiting and usually resolves itself in 5-7 days. It is recommended to have more rest and drink more water. If the symptoms are obvious, you can take anti-flu medicine such as compound aminophenol alkylamine capsule to give symptomatic treatment.
2. Influenza is caused by influenza virus, and the clinical manifestations may also include watery nasal discharge. However, the nasopharyngeal symptoms of this disease are relatively mild, and the systemic symptoms are more obvious, such as accompanied by high fever, generalized muscle pain and other symptoms. Antiviral treatment with oseltamivir phosphate granules can be given in the early stage of the disease with good results.
In addition, snot dripping down like water is not necessarily a cold, but may also be allergic rhinitis and other diseases, it is recommended that those who have obvious symptoms are advised to go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor to give reasonable treatment.